Job Title: Catering Manager Location: Sodexo at Macfarlan Smith, Edinburgh EH11 2QA Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 depending on experience Join Our Team as a Catering Manager at Sodexo! Are you passionate about food service, customer satisfaction, and leading a high-performing team? Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Catering Manager to oversee daily catering operations and deliver an exceptional dining experience in line with our Service Level Agreement and client expectations. Key Responsibilities: Organize, prepare, and present food to the highest standards at required times. Ensure all meals cater to dietary requirements and allergen safety. Manage and coordinate hospitality catering for meetings and special events, including occasional out-of-hours functions. Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues. Uphold company procedures in accountancy, documentation, and administration, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Monitor and control financial performance, keeping costs within budget. Conduct daily service checks and maintain the standards outlined in our Service Level Agreement. Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and statutory regulations. Safeguard all areas under Sodexo’s control including the kitchen, storage areas, and financial assets. Lead on recruitment, training, and performance management of team members, maintaining accurate personnel records and managing employee relations effectively. What We’re Looking For: Previous catering experience Good standard of literacy and numeracy, with sound financial acumen Competent IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook Good administrative work practices Experience of managing a team Experience of managing a budget Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels Good time management and organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team Flexible approach to role Desirable Qualifications: Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate NVQ Level 2 Chef qualification or equivalent Experience delivering training using company guidelines Why Join Sodexo? At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a company that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.