Catering Manager

Job Introduction

Catering Manager

Location: Unilever UK Icecream, Barnwood, Gloucester

Salary: £33,000

As a Catering Manager at Sodexo Unilever, you are a team leader and a creative problem solver, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our clients. Your role is to manage the catering operations with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation. You’ll oversee the entire catering function, leading a team that creates memorable meals while maintaining operational excellence.

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:

Lead and manage all catering operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Supervise and develop the catering team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Plan and execute menus in alignment with client preferences and nutritional guidelines.

Manage budgets, control costs, and drive profitability while ensuring excellent service delivery.

Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, food hygiene regulations, and Sodexo policies.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, responding to feedback and enhancing the dining experience.

Innovate and identify opportunities to improve services and introduce new offerings.

What you bring:

Proven experience in catering or hospitality management.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control expertise.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

A passion for food and service excellence, with the ability to innovate and adapt to client needs.

Knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.

What We Offer

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 for who you are, where you can act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

In addition, we offer:

A flexible and dynamic work environment.

Access to ongoing training and development programs.

Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

Comprehensive training and support to set you up for success.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday life for everyone. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily with our unique combination of on-site food and FM services, benefits and rewards, and personal and home services.

We are committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and supporting diverse experiences and identities. Join our Employee Networks like Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, and more.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer, offering equal opportunities to all.