We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Deputy Catering Manager to support the daily operation of a busy factory catering department. The successful candidate will assist in managing kitchen operations, food safety compliance, financial administration, stock control, staff supervision, and health & safety procedures while helping deliver high-quality food service to staff.
Responsibilities
* Support the Catering Manager with the day-to-day running of the catering operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, customer service, and operational efficiency.
* Supervise, support, and develop team members, helping to create a positive and productive working environment.
* Manage staffing schedules, holiday requests, attendance records, and uniform requirements.
* Ensure food safety and compliance standards are maintained, including accurate completion of HACCP documentation.
* Carry out regular Food Safety and Health & Safety audits and maintain risk assessments.
* Promote a strong health and safety culture by supporting compliance and best practice across the team.
* Support stock control, ordering, supplier management, cash handling, and banking processes.
* Maintain accurate operational, financial, and administrative records.
* Prepare reports, presentations, and business reviews for clients and management.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders to support the ongoing success of the service.
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety requirements.
* Experience managing stock control, ordering processes, and supplier relationships.
* Administrative and financial record-keeping experience with strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
* Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members effectively.
* Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
* Able to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems proactively.
* Professional, reliable, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
* Confident building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients.
* Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, or a supervisory role.
Desirable
* Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
* IOSH or Health & Safety certification.
* Experience within a contract catering environment.
* Experience preparing management reports, presentations, or business reviews.
Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.
* Access to an extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing.
* Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family).
* Opportunity to save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan.
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
* Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
* Sodexo UK and Ireland enhanced benefits and leave policies.
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