Deputy Catering Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2245345/159475
- Location: Ascot
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £40,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 24 July 2026
About the role
Position
Deputy Catering Manager
Location
LVS Ascot London Road Ascot SL5 8DR
Salary
up to £40,000, with excellent Sodexo and Parking benefits
Total Hours Per Week
40 hours per week
Days/Shift Pattern
Monday- Sunday
Working Hours
10.00am - 6.30pm / 7am - 3.30pm
Set within 26 acres of beautiful parkland, LVS Ascot offers a unique working environment where community, creativity, and excellence come together. Our campus is easily accessible from London, major motorways, and Heathrow Airport, making it a convenient and inspiring place to build your career. As part of Sodexo’s dedicated team, you’ll join a culture that values purpose, development, and wellbeing and you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding catering experiences for students, staff, and visitors.
We’re looking for a Deputy Catering Manager who is passionate about great food, exceptional service, and leading people. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy developing teams, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, creativity, and progression.
What you will do
- Train; create awareness and safety measures to reduce the rate of accidents.
- Develop; self and others to maximize optimum efficiency.
- Food Standards: Be present, observe and implement required Standards to client’s satisfaction.
- Effectively communicate with both front and back of house to enhance food and service standards.
- Take full responsibility for Health and Safety, Risk assessments, HACCP and Staff training.
- Manage Payroll systems, ensuring justification for ad hoc services.
- Carry out Administration duties in preparation of closing books. Entering invoices, stocks, stock takes, recording sales on EprophIT.
- Ensure all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customer’s special dietary requirements.
- Accepting full responsibility for the service and to be responsible for all Hospitality related activities, production service and clear down.
- Deputise in the Catering Managers absence (covering sickness and holidays).
What you bring
- Proven experience in a management role within the Catering industry.
- Adaptable, flexible, and resilient, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong people management skills, including recruitment, training, performance management, and handling disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Confident decision-maker with the ability to work independently.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining standards.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop opportunities, and implement innovative solutions
- Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff.
- Good time management and organisation skills.
- Good Standards of literacy and numeracy.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental Health Support: Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance: Access to support for everyday challenges, including legal and financial advice.
- Health & Wellbeing App: Enjoy a free app with rewards for healthy living, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
- Discounts & Financial Benefits: Exclusive deals through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme, alongside insights and savings via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Retirement Planning: Join the Sodexo Retirement Plan to secure your future.
- Death in Service Benefit: Protection for your loved ones in the event of your passing while employed.
- Career Development: Opportunities for growth through a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthier lifestyle while helping the environment.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Engage in meaningful community support initiatives.
- Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a dynamic workplace with competitive compensation.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Ascot, United Kingdom, SL5 8DR
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