Business Manager

Sodexo Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and hospitality firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced candidate to lead their team and ensure high-quality service and food standards. This full-time role involves financial management and team development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in catering, excellent people management skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. The position offers competitive compensation and employee benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Career growth opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar environment within catering and hospitality.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, develop, and engage teams.
• Experience in managing P&L accounts with solid financial awareness.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety requirements (CIEH / COSHH / HACCP).
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• A passion for delivering outstanding food quality and front-of-house services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering and hospitality team, ensuring high-quality food and service standards.
• Control and monitor the financial performance, maintaining costs within budget.
• Identify business growth opportunities within the contract and market.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Develop and engage your team, creating a positive environment.

Skills

People management skills

Financial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

Catering and hospitality experience

Job description

35000.00 - 38000.00 Pound sterling Annually

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Full time. Usually 7am - 3.30pm. This can change due to nature of business, 5 over 7. £35-38.000 per annum. Opportunities for professional development. Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package. Garnerville, Belfast- Full time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering and hospitality team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and service standards.
• Control and monitor the financial performance of the unit, maintaining costs within pre-budgeted targets.
• Actively identify and pursue opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company standards of hygiene, health, and safety.
• Manage, develop, and engage your team, creating a positive and high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar environment within catering and hospitality.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, develop, and engage teams.
• Experience in managing P&L accounts with solid financial awareness.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety requirements (CIEH / COSHH / HACCP).
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• A passion for delivering outstanding food quality and front-of-house services.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]