Job Opportunity: Catering Manager
* Location: Carlisle - CA1 3NQ
* Salary: £35,000 Per annum
* Shift pattern: Monday-Friday 06:00-14:30 (occasional flexibility required to support operational needs)
* Must have access to own vehicle to commute between sites.
Sodexo is seeking a dedicated and experienced Catering Manager to lead catering and vending operations across two sites in Carlisle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with strong leadership, financial, and culinary management skills to join a global leader in quality of life services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the planning, preparation, and delivery of all catering and vending services, ensuring adherence to service level agreements and client expectations.
* Oversee operations across two sites, maintaining consistency and high standards.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene regulations, especially regarding allergens and dietary requirements.
* Manage staff training, performance, and discipline in line with company procedures.
* Maintain accurate financial records, including payroll, budgeting, and banking for vending services.
* Support the implementation of new food offerings and operational changes.
* Organise hospitality catering, including occasional out-of-hours events.
* Maintain inventory control and ensure supplier compliance.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in a similar role.
* Basic culinary or Chef qualifications.
* Proven experience in catering management and leading operational teams.
* Strong financial skills with experience managing budgets and reporting.
* Effective trainer and coach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Highly organised, self-motivated, flexible, and proactive.
* Strong IT and numerical skills.
Core Competencies:
* Leadership & People Management
* Client & Customer Satisfaction
* Innovation and Change
* Commercial Awareness
* Employee Engagement
About Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all. As a global leader in services that enhance Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through our On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a forces-friendly employer. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage our employees to participate in our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, dedicated to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring disabled people have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
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