Area Catering Manager

Sodexo; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global catering firm seeks an Area Catering Manager based in Wallingford, UK. You will oversee contract management for MOD sites, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and operational compliance. Ideal candidates have management experience in catering and strong leadership skills. The role includes support for menu updates and overseeing site performance while ensuring expected profit margins are achieved. Competitive salary, bonus, and various perks offered.

Benefits

Company car

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Unlimited wellbeing support

Financial benefits for employees and families

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management and customer service.
• Ability to manage colleague performance and HR skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sites achieve expected margins.
• Support menu refreshes and compliance standards.
• Collaborate to drive growth and performance.

Skills

Management experience in catering

People management skills

Food Safety Level 3 or above

Good numerical skills

Communication skills

Working knowledge of MS Office

Job description

40 Hours Per Week

• Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00. However, flexibility will be required to meet business needs.
• £35,000 per annum + Company Car + Bonus + Sodexo Benefits
• Free Car parking
• Discount in on site shops
• Subsidised meals on site
• Family days with flying displays
• Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite cafés
• Discounted membership at On site Gyms
• Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
• Discounts at Sodexo partner brands

Job Introduction

This is a unique opportunity to join a Global leader in Catering and FM Management with over 430,000 staff worldwide, and support Armed Services Personnel as an Area Catering Manager.

You’ll understand contract parameters, KPI’s and financial targets, ensuring these are met through supporting operational teams on site.

Providing support to 6 MOD sites across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, you will be required to travel to sites across this geography.

What you'll do:

• Ensure sites achieve expected margins through correct use of systems and adherence to compliance standards
• Support menu refreshes with defence till mapping, display menu updates, and tariff reviews, ensuring successful deployment across all sites.
• Ensure all sites comply with and maintain food safety standards through audits
• Collaborate with account managers and general managers to drive growth & performance improvements using key initiatives and action plans where applicable
• Drive performance through adherence to all promotional activity and marketing initiatives, ensuring current promotional and RPG planograms are available
• Collaborate with account managers and general managers to drive growth & performance improvements
• Support managers and team members, offering guidance, training, coaching and demonstrations where required.

What you bring:

• Knowledge of working in a management role within catering, including stock management, cash control and customer service
• People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing colleague performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Food Safety Level 3 or above
• Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

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:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

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