Catering Manager

Sodexo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Edinburgh seeks a Catering Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality food service. Key responsibilities include managing catering for events, team leadership, and upholding hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have previous catering experience, strong financial acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive salary range of £32,000 to £34,000 offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact every day

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a supervisory role is essential.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent communication skills with staff and clients.
• Ability to uphold health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and present high-quality food for clients.
• Manage catering for meetings and special events.
• Lead recruitment and training of team members.
• Control operational costs and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Financial acumen

IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Hygiene standards

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 Chef qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location: Sodexo at Macfarlan Smith, Edinburgh EH11 2QA

Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend

Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 depending on experience

Join Our Team as a Catering Manager at Sodexo!

Are you passionate about food service, customer satisfaction, and leading a high-performing team? Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and experienced CateringManager to oversee daily catering operations and deliver an exceptional dining experience in line with our Service Level Agreement and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize, prepare, and present food to the highest standards at required times.
• Ensure all meals cater to dietary requirements and allergen safety.
• Manage and coordinate hospitality catering for meetings and special events, including occasional out-of-hours functions.
• Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Uphold company procedures in accountancy, documentation, and administration, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor and control financial performance, keeping costs within budget.
• Conduct daily service checks and maintain the standards outlined in our Service Level Agreement.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and statutory regulations.
• Safeguard all areas under Sodexo’s control including the kitchen, storage areas, and financial assets.
• Lead on recruitment, training, and performance management of team members, maintaining accurate personnel records and managing employee relations effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous catering experience
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy, with sound financial acumen
• Competent IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of managing a budget
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene
• Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach to role

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 Chef qualification or equivalent
• Experience delivering training using company guidelines

Why Join Sodexo?

At Sodexo, you’ll bepart of a company that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We offer asupportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and thechance to make a meaningful impact every day.