Catering Manager
~ Ipswich Hospital
~ up to £45,000pa depending on experience + excellent benefits
~40hrs pw Mon - Fri
Are you a passionate leader in catering services looking to make a real difference in a healthcare environment? Sodexo has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our team at Ipswich Hospital. You’ll take the lead in managing the delivery of high-quality patient dining and retail services – ensuring food quality, safety, and service standards are consistently upheld.
This is a fast-paced, client-facing role with plenty of variety – ideal for someone who thrives in a complex environment where quality of service and people leadership are paramount.
If you're ready to take the next step in your catering career and want to lead a passionate team delivering vital services in a hospital setting, we want to hear from you!
Lead, motivate and develop catering and retail teams to deliver an outstanding service
Oversee patient feeding services and retail catering to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality
Collaborate closely with domestic services to manage meal service delivery on wards
Manage all aspects of food provision, stock levels, labour costs and budgets in line with Sodexo policy
Ensure all legal, safety and food hygiene standards (including HACCP) are adhered to
Conduct audits, deliver training, manage complaints, and drive continuous service improvement
Lead with innovation to reduce waste and improve customer satisfaction
Operate and manage the patient menu system (Saffron) ensuring up-to-date and accurate data
Proven experience managing catering services in a healthcare or service-led environment
Sound knowledge of food safety legislation, Health & Safety regulations, and HACCP systems
Ability to work flexibly and respond to a 7-day operational service
Excellent IT and reporting skills, with an analytical mindset to monitor and improve service delivery
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and compliance
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Career progression for the caring profession.