Catering Manager

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established catering service provider is looking for a Catering Manager to oversee daily catering operations and ensure exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will manage a team, coordinate events, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety. Strong financial acumen and previous catering experience are essential.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is essential.
• Experience managing a team and a budget is required.
• Competent IT skills and ability to handle administrative tasks are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Organize and present food to high standards.
• Manage hospitality catering for events.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Catering experience

Good communication skills

Time management

Team management

Financial acumen

IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

NVQ Level 2 Chef qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Catering Manager

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 Catering Manager to oversee daily catering operations and deliver an exceptional dining experience in line with our Service Level Agreement and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Organize, prepare, and present food to the highest standards at required times.
2. Ensure all meals cater to dietary requirements and allergen safety.
3. Manage and coordinate hospitality catering for meetings and special events, including occasional out-of-hours functions.
4. Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
5. Uphold company procedures in accountancy, documentation, and administration, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
6. Monitor and control financial performance, keeping costs within budget.
7. Conduct daily service checks and maintain the standards outlined in our Service Level Agreement.
8. Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and statutory regulations.
9. Safeguard all areas under Sodexo’s control including the kitchen, storage areas, and financial assets.
10. 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
• Good administrative work practices
• 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:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 Chef qualification or equivalent
• Experience delivering training using company guidelines

Why Join Sodexo?

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