Business Manager

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Business Manager in Catering Services at Sodexo, you will lead catering operations with a focus on financial management and customer engagement. Your role involves overseeing onsite restaurants and events while ensuring compliance with health and safety. Join a company committed to creating a better everyday life for all, where your leadership can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Ongoing training and development programs

Opportunities to grow within the company

Full training supplied

Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business or catering management.
• Strong IT skills, including familiarity with SAP.
• Health and safety qualification or personal license holder.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations, managing kitchen and hospitality events.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and client billing activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Health and safety qualification

Tools

SAP

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As a Business Manager – Catering Services at Sodexo, you are an analytical leader and a customer-focused innovator. Your expertise in managing catering operations, coupled with financial acumen and a passion for excellence, drives the delivery of high-quality services that exceed expectations.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee catering operations, including kitchen, onsite restaurants, hospitality events, and vending services.
• Manage financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and client billing, ensuring profitability and accuracy.
• Plan and organise staffing rotas to align with business needs and growth.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and licensing requirements.
• Drive customer engagement through marketing initiatives and loyalty strategies.
• Work collaboratively with client representatives and internal teams, such as Culinary Directors and Food Platform teams.

What you bring:

• Proven experience in business or catering management, with strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong IT skills, including familiarity with systems like SAP and spreadsheets.
• Commitment to fostering a safety-focused work environment.
• Positive attitude, keen attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Familiarity with Sodexo policies and procedures.
• Health and safety qualification or personal license holder.

What We Offer

Working with our company is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a team that values you for who you are, act with purpose, and have an impact through your everyday actions. In addition, we offer:

Flexible and dynamic work environment.

Access to ongoing training and development programs.

Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

Full training supplied.

Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.

Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations.