As a Lead Catering Manager for Sodexo, you will oversee catering operations across multiple sites, including Grey Court School, Ham St, Richmond TW10 7HN, Chessington School, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS, Garrison Ln, Chessington KT9 2JS, and Hollyfield School, Surbiton Hill Rd, Surbiton KT6 4TU. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of food and beverage services, as well as overseeing the financial performance of each school kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment. As well as this, you will not work unsociable hours and you will get public holidays off... including Christmas! Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
Responsibilities
* Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
* Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
* Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
* Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
* Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
* Manage the creation and development of menus.
* Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.
Qualifications
* Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 and 1300 students.
* Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
* Have previous staff supervision or line management experience.
* Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
* Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook.
* Hold basic food handling skills certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, and minimum one year experience in hands‑on cooking, training on Food Hygiene and Health & Safety (will be given).
* Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
Benefits and Working Conditions
* 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 24‑hour virtual GP and various other services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the pre‑payment 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 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.
* 12.71 per hour.
* 40 hours per week.
* Working pattern: Monday – Friday (7am – 3pm).
* Term‑time only (39‑week working contract paid over 52 weeks).
* Equated pay (spread‑over pay) – payment spread over 12 months instead of only during working weeks, so you get equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.
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