Catering Manager

We are now seeking a Catering Manager to join our team at RAF Odiham.

What you'll do:

To manage catering in all kitchens
To manage front-of-house delivery throughout all messes
To manage delivery of the Café retail offer
To support the running of mess bars in relation to functions
To manage delivery of all hospitality, functions and events, including billing
To drive on-site catering performance
Conduct performance reviews and development plans for all your direct reports
Stand in for GM's absence with client meetings and site management

Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
Good numerical and communication skills; must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Proven experience in hospitality sector, including stock management, cash control and customer service
Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

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 you; 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 also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Package Description
40 hours per week
Any 5 days out of 7
To support with evenings and weekends when required.
£30,000- £32,000 per annum
Free car parking on site
Sodexo rewards and benefits

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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, 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.