Job Overview
You’ll be responsible for assisting the General Manager and helping to lead Catering and Hospitality services on site, meeting contractual and financial parameters and being the main point of contact for department managers in catering services on site.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the efficient and financially controlled delivery of all Catering and Hospitality services across the designated site.
* Plan, organise and manage delivery of all services within all the catering operational business areas.
* Ensure standards of service detailed in the service level agreement, KPIs and within the schedules of the contractual terms and conditions are achieved, maintained and developed for assigned operational business area.
* Maintain excellent client/customer relationships.
* Manage all aspects of performance of an assigned group of direct reports.
* Be the main point of contact for department managers in catering services on site.
Qualifications
* Proven knowledge and extensive experience of working in a senior management role within the soft FM service and/or high-volume catering industry.
* Demonstrable track record of successfully controlling budgets and reducing operational overspend, specifically in food or retail consumption.
* Strong people leadership and management skills, including the ability to manage performance, conflict, and engagement across diverse teams.
* High-level management knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety legislation and practical application.
* Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, capable of making independent, commercially sound decisions.
* Consecutive resident in the UK for the last 3 years (security requirement).
Benefits
* Free car parking on site.
* 10 % staff discount in the on‑site shop.
* Family days with flying displays.
* Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake in the common room.
* Discounted membership at the on‑site gym.
* Sodexo rewards and benefits.
* Discounts at Sodexo partner brands.
* Mental health & wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice.
* 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards.
* Discounts for you & family.
* Financial tools & retirement plan.
* Cycle to Work & paid volunteering day.
Employment Details
* Location: RAF Benson, Ewelme, Wallingford, OX10 6AA.
* Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.
* Salary: £39,000 – £41,000 per annum.
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