Catering Manager

Job Introduction

Elevate your culinary career as a Catering Manager in Waterford - X91 TP27 and be a vital part of delivering exceptional food services! Sodexo are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to lead our catering operations! If you have a flair for leadership and a love for creating a delicious experience, we want to hear from you! Join Sodexo and be part of something greater!

What you’ll do:   

• Financial management of client business within agreed budgets providing clients with a financial breakdown and information as required.
• Deliver budgeted profit and turnover for account/s as agreed with line manager.
• Define and deliver unit business plan in line with 3-year plan for the division.
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policy.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are monitored, measured and managed.
• Manage clients proactively, ensuring their expectations are exceeded, and ensure the prompt and efficient delivery of all services to the agreed standards.
• Responsible for recruitment and management of unit personnel, including personal development, reward and recognition, appraisals, health & safety, and communication of shared goals.
• Ensure the Sodexo Health & Safety policy is adhered to and that all unit personnel are aware of the policy and their responsibility for its implementation.
• Internal compliance standards.

What you bring: 

• Two - Three years leadership and supervisory experience preferable
• Experience in dealing with large onsite catering services desirable
• CIEH & IOSH Qualifications
• Good Financial acumen
• Good front of house skills
• Excellent organisation and communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

• Catering Manager
• Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:00 to 3:30pm
• 39 hours per week
• €19.72 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• Meals included on shift
• Access to gym
• Free parking onsite
• Any other site benefits
• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.