Catering Manager

Job Introduction

Job Title: Catering Manager

Location: Fortrea Clinical Research Unit, Drapers Yard, Leeds, LS11 9EH

Salary: Up to £30,000

As a Catering Manager at Sodexo in Leeds, you are a leader and a driving force for effective service delivery. This role is crucial in ensuring our catering teams operate in full compliance with client contracts and Sodexo’s policies while maintaining a focus on quality and operational efficiency.

You will oversee the daily management of our catering teams, ensuring that all aspects of the catering service meet client expectations and regulatory standards. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the catering teams to ensure compliance with service scope and client contracts.

• Maintain labour and other costs within the unit budget while managing stock control and ordering.

• Ensure adherence to all Sodexo HR policies, including the appraisal process and staff training.

• Communicate effectively with cleaning supervisors and hold regular team meetings to promote a positive working environment.

• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, as well as quality assurance standards.

What you bring:

• Previous experience of managing and leading a team, with a commitment to service excellence.

• Strong commercial knowledge and understanding of the contract catering industry.

• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene policies.

• Excellent communication skills and good literacy and numeracy abilities.

• Computer literacy and the ability to prioritise and deploy resources effectively.

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 dependant 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.