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Catering Manager

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Job Introduction

As a Catering Services Manager at Sodexo in DPD, you play a crucial role in ensuring exceptional food quality, compliance with food safety and health regulations, and maintaining a motivated team. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater, where you can lead with purpose and make a positive impact on our clients and teams.

What you’ll do:
•    Ensure all food services meet agreed client and company standards.
•    Motivate and lead catering employees to high-performance standards
•    Identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
•    Drive margin through adherence to recipes and drive sales by keeping the food offer fresh and up-to-date
•    Ensure exceptional service at the point of delivery, exceeding standards and meeting client objectives
•    Complete weekly stock checks for accuracy on GP and stock holding
•    Implement opportunities to drive Sodexo revenue and labor productivity
•    Coach and mentor the team, addressing areas for improvement and planning marketing initiatives
•    Ensure compliance with company, client policies, site rules, and statutory regulations
•    Maintain equipment in safe working order and report any faults to management
•    Compile and agree on an annual business plan, initiating continuous improvement processes
•    Address incidents, accidents, theft, or irregularities promptly and take appropriate action
•    Deliver team huddles, cascade information, and complete necessary documentation
•    Address failures in compliance or initiatives, investigate reasons, and develop performance
•    Help out at other DPD sites when required for consistency across the group


What you bring:
•    Ability to work shifts to ensure visibility on all services
•    Must have a car and transport (mileage expenses will be paid)
•    Experience and knowledge in catering services management
•    Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead teams to high performance
•    Strong understanding of food safety and health regulations
•    Excellent communication and coaching skills
•    Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
•    Hands-on approach and willingness to cover staff when required

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:
•    Flexible and dynamic work environment
•    Competitive compensation
•    Access to ongoing training and development programs  
•    Countless opportunities to grow within the company
•    Full training and support for continuous improvement initiatives

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
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About Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.
Salary £36,000 and Industry Leading Benefits
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/1658112/118565/FL
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 31 January, 2024
Job Category Catering Management
Business Unit UK Corporate Services
Location Hinckley, United Kingdom
Posted on 17 January, 2024

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