Catering Manager

Sodexo; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 30,000

Job description

Job Introduction

£30,000pa + excellent benefits
Location: Mars Petcare Melton Mowbray, LE13
Permanent
Work Pattern – 40 hrs pw Monday to Friday 06.30am till 15.00pm; flexibility for occasional overtime 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.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training
• Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

We are currently looking to recruit an excellent and experienced hands-on Catering Manager to join our key high-profile client site in Melton Mowbray.

As Catering Manager, you will ensure the catering service is delivered within this busy fast-paced catering outlet. You will be responsible for ensuring the right resources (stock, equipment, and staff) are in the correct place at the correct time to ensure the service is delivered to the required standard to meet the customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have contract catering experience, be customer-facing, and have team-leading skills. This really is an awesome environment to work in; you will ooze passion to deliver exceptional customer service that builds valuable long-term relationships with colleagues, customers, and clients. You’ll be an inspirational leader who loves getting the best from your team and supporting them to be the best they can be.

This is a great opportunity for a customer-focused individual to join a world-leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Manage the catering team in line with Sodexo Processes and Procedures
• Be responsible for all aspects of food preparation to include daily menus and weekly menus
• All stock ordering
• All stock taking
• All COSHH assessments
• Adhere to all food management processes
• Train and support staff
• Weekly & Monthly reporting
• Banking / collating figures from VMC / Credit Card into system
• Cashing up
• KPIs
• For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

Ideal Candidate

What you bring:

Essential

• Experience in Managing a team
• Relevant Catering Qualification ie: 701/702 accredited or NVQ Level 3 or above
• Great Customer / Client Facing Skills
• Computer Literate in Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Basic numeracy / literacy skills
• Physically fit and be able to perform the role
• Excellent Time management
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Management Experience
• Experience in Contract catering preferred but not essential