Business Manager

Application Details

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Garnerville, Belfast - Full time. At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Business Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Corporate Services.

As a Business Manager you'll:

• Lead the catering and hospitality team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and service standards.
• Control and monitor the financial performance of the unit, maintaining costs within pre‑budgeted targets.
• Actively identify and pursue opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company standards of hygiene, health, and safety.
• Manage, develop, and engage your team, creating a positive and high‑performing environment.

• Proven experience working in a similar environment within catering and hospitality.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, develop, and engage teams.
• Experience in managing P&L accounts with solid financial awareness.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety requirements (CIEH / COSHH / HACCP).
• Self‑motivated with excellent communication skills.
• A passion for delivering outstanding food quality and front‑of‑house services.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• 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 24‑hour virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• 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 to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Ireland’s enhanced benefits and leave policies

• Entry Level

• Minimum Experience Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification:
  
  No Qualification

• Ability
  
  Skills:
  
  Catering, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency
  
  Skills:
  
  Collaboration, Teamwork

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