Business Manager

Sodexo UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and hospitality provider is seeking a Business Manager in Belfast. This role involves leading the catering team, ensuring high-quality service, and managing financial performance. The ideal candidate should have strong people management skills and experience in a similar environment. Benefits include well-being support, a pension plan, and learning tools.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

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.

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.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth within the contract.

Skills

Catering and hospitality experience

People management skills

Financial awareness

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Passion for food quality

Job description

Overview

Salary: 32000.00 - 35000.00 Pound sterling Annually

Hours: Full time, usually 7am - 3.30pm (this can change due to nature of business)

Location: Belfast

Employer: Sodexo

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

We’re seeking a dedicated and dynamic Business Manager to join our Corporate Services team and drive excellence and innovation. You’ll lead the catering and hospitality team, ensure the delivery of high-quality food and service standards, and manage financial performance.

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.
• 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.

What we\'re looking for

• 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.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice
• 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme
• Pension Plan
• Learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Sodexo UK and Ireland enhanced benefits and leave policies

Additional information

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.