Catering Manager

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• 08:00 - 16:30 (flexibility required for business needs)
• £35,500 per annum
• Plus performance related bonus
• Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced Catering Manager with a passion for great food, outstanding customer service and leading high-performing teams?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Catering Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Alanbrooke Diner at Larkhill Garrison
. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a busy catering operation that plays a vital role in supporting military personnel through the delivery of high-quality food and hospitality services.

If you're a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people while maintaining exceptional standards, we'd love to hear from you.

As Catering Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of catering services across the dining facility, ensuring every customer receives a first-class experience while maintaining compliance, quality and commercial performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing catering and front of house teams.
• Managing the daily operation of the dining facility to deliver exceptional food quality and customer service.
• Planning menus, functions and food offers in line with company standards and budgets.
• Managing food ordering, stock control and cost management to maximise efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and quality management standards.
• Building strong relationships with military customers, clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring financial performance, labour costs and KPIs to achieve business objectives.
• Supporting employee recruitment, training, coaching and performance management.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence throughout the operation.
• Supporting attached messes and wider catering operations where required.

You'll be a hands-on leader with excellent organisational skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding catering services.

• Previous experience managing a catering or hospitality operation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, food costs and operational performance.
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• A recognised catering qualification (such as NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds, HND, or equivalent).
• Intermediate Food Safety qualification (or equivalent).
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• CIEH Food Safety qualification.
• Experience working within a Defence or military environment.
• Previous PAYD (Pay As You Dine) experience.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you, act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions, and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications