Chef Manager

Job Introduction

Job Title: Chef Manager
Location: Burnaston, Derby
Salary: £35,000

As a Chef Manager at Sodexo, you will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of catering services to our client organization, meeting both qualitative and financial targets. This role involves leading a dedicated catering team, upholding high standards of food service, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining food quality, driving customer satisfaction, and implementing marketing initiatives to enhance service delivery. Your leadership will motivate the team to deliver exceptional service while adhering to Sodexo policies and procedures. Join us at Sodexo and make a significant impact in the Corporate Services segment.

What you’ll do:
• Ensure that all food services meet the agreed client and Sodexo standards through effective team management.
• Enforce health and safety compliance and monitor all related equipment.
• Motivate and lead catering employees to perform at their best, fostering a positive work environment.
• Drive margin improvement by adhering to recipes and managing the hospitality food offer.
• Plan and execute marketing initiatives alongside the Business Manager to boost customer engagement.

What you bring:
• Proven ability to cook and present high-quality food consistently.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a catering team effectively.
• Good understanding of PPDS, allergen laws, COSHH, and HACCP processes.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Relevant qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely or CIEH Level 3 are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer
Working with our company 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 for who you are; you’ll 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:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
• Full training supplied.
• Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.
• Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.
• Maximum 10% bonus dependent on performance.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.