Duty Catering Manager

Join Our Team as a Catering Duty Manager – Lead with Energy & Deliver Exceptional Hospitality

Location:

Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7PU
Hours: 40 hours per week – 5 out of 7 days; 6.45am - 3.15pm and 12pm - 8.30pm (early and late shifts including mornings and evenings)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Sodexo Benefits

At Sodexo, we believe in creating exceptional experiences for our students, staff, visitors, and clients every single day. We’re looking for a passionate, people-focused, and energetic Catering Duty Manager to join our team at Wellington College.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong hospitality, front-of-house, or customer service leadership experience who enjoys leading teams, delivering outstanding service, and working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Previous catering management experience is preferred for this role. However, if you have strong hospitality, front-of-house or catering service experience, combined with excellent people management and leadership skills, we would still love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Catering Duty Manager, your primary responsibility will be overseeing service operations across the campus. This is a front-of-house focused leadership role where you’ll ensure breakfast, lunch, hospitality events, and day-to-day catering services run smoothly and professionally.

This is a varied and hands-on position where no two days are the same. You may be supporting student dining services one day and overseeing bespoke hospitality events across campus the next.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating a front-of-house and catering team of up to 14 people per shift
• Overseeing breakfast, lunch and supper service operations
• Managing service setup, presentation, clear down, and overall guest experience
• Supporting bespoke hospitality and catering events across campus
• Delivering outstanding customer service standards at all times
• Conducting team briefings and supporting staff communication
• Supporting additional administrative tasks such as uniform ordering, staff training, team huddles
• Ensuring all food hygiene, allergen, health & safety, and COSHH standards are followed
• Supporting opening and closing procedures across the department
• Creating a positive, welcoming, and professional environment for students, staff, and visitors

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with energy, confidence, and a passion for hospitality and leadership.

Essential

• Hospitality, restaurant, hotel, events, or catering front-of-house experience
• Previous supervisory or managerial leadership experience
• Strong customer service and people management skills
• Experience leading teams in a busy service environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a hands-on approach to service
• Awareness of health & safety and food hygiene standards

Desirable

• Experience within education, hospitality, events, or contract catering
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience managing multiple service areas
• Passion for hospitality and food service excellence

What We Offer

At Sodexo, this is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We celebrate individuality, support career growth, and create an environment where you can thrive.

You’ll receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Full training and support
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support services
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and retail benefits
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities to get involved in exciting hospitality and campus events

Recruitment Process

This role will involve a two-stage interview process. Please note there is no trade test required for this position.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you’re passionate about hospitality, leadership, customer service, and creating memorable experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your next exciting journey with Sodexo.

Friendly Teams. Exceptional Service. Exciting Careers.

Please note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

File Downloads

• Job Description Catering Manager April 22 (1).docx
• HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9 (2) (1).pdf