Chef Manager/Supervisor

Job Introduction

As a Cook Supervisor at Sodexo, you are also a creative problem-solver and an exceptional leader. Your contributions are vital in ensuring that our service is in line with the menu service offer and relevant style guide, and that all regulations and policies relating to allergens, food hygiene, health, safety, and fire are enforced, recorded, and maintained at all times.

Your ability to mobilise individual schools in line with our brand proposition, maintain strict budgetary control, and nurture talent within your team will drive sales and enhance customer experience, meeting both client and commercial expectations.

Join Sodexo and be part of a team that values your unique abilities and empowers you to achieve your full potential.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals service to the required standard and satisfaction of the client, customer and Sodexo.
2. Carry out a daily service audit and maintain the standards and integrity of the service offer.
3. Recruit, interview, control and discipline staff as necessary.
4. Ensure all new staff are given a thorough induction into their job and actively identify and nurture talent within the team.
5. Have special regard to the welfare of the establishment staff, and organize regular and effective staff meetings.
6. Ensure correct compilation of the payroll and adherence to all Statutory Regulations and Company Policy concerning the staff.
7. Attend to any reasonable requests made by the Account Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

1. 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent.
2. Previous catering experience and passion for food and team engagement.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels.
4. Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
5. Good time management and organizational skills.
6. Ability to work well under pressure.
7. Self-motivated, sense of own initiative and ability to meet target deadlines.

About The Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Package Description

Up to £20,648 DOE + Excellent benefits package.

Looking for a work schedule that offers an ideal work-life balance? Our Cook Supervisor position is term time only, based on 39 weeks working, plus 4.7 weeks holiday entitlement, so you can enjoy more time off and focus on what matters most to you. Join our team at Sodexo and experience a fulfilling career that allows you to achieve your professional goals and enjoy your personal life to the fullest.

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