Catering Manager

We are now seeking an Catering manager to join our team at Larkhill Garrison, it will be your responsibility to deliver and maintain the highest standard of service within all food and catering service delivery. What you'll do:

• To plan, organise and coordinate daily catering activities within the dining facility
• To manage preparation, cooking and the food offer to the highest quality as per company policies and procedures
• To plan functions including menus and costing in conjunction with the Services Manager
• To input and plan menus utilising a central menu bank, ensuring ordering and control of food stocks are maintained within budget
• To manage front of house teams, to ensure high standards of customer service is provided at all times
• You will liaise with Aspire, the Authority, Service Manager, unit team, support team, on the daily requirements of the contract and undertake any reasonable task in a flexible manner as directed by the line Manager
• To analyse all audit results/reports as conducted, to identify areas of improvement and deliver action plans to meet the business objectives
• Deliver elements of the PAYD training plan, which targets the improvement of food quality, food presentation and craft skills
• Manage and oversee key performance indicators
  
  Relevant management/catering experience
• Must have one or more of the following qualifications or equivalent: - BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City and Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ level 2 and 3 and possess an intermediate level food safety certificate.
• 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 demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  
  About 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. 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.

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 24hr 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
• Monday to Friday
• £32,333.86 per annum
• Sodexo rewards and benefits