Area Catering Manager

Sodexo France; Ewelme; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global catering company in Ewelme is seeking an Area Catering Manager. This role involves overseeing multiple MOD sites in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess management experience in the catering sector, strong interpersonal skills, and a Food Safety Level 3 qualification. This position offers a competitive salary, company car, bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus

Free Car parking

Discount in on site shops

Subsidised meals on site

Discounted membership at onsite Gyms

Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in management role within catering including stock management and cash control.
• Capability in HR skills covering recruitment, training, and managing performance.
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sites achieve expected margins and comply with food safety standards.
• Support menu refreshes and audits while collaborating with account managers.
• Guide and train team members to drive performance improvements.

Skills

People management skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Food Safety Level 3 or above

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

• 40 Hours Per Week
• Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00. However, flexibility will be required to meet business needs.
• £35,000 per annum + Company Car + Bonus + Sodexo Benefits
• Free Car parking
• Discount in on site shops
• Subsidised meals on site
• Family days with flying displays
• Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite cafés
• Discounted membership at On site Gyms
• Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
• Discounts at Sodexo partner brands

Job Introduction

This is a unique opportunity to join a Global leader in Catering and FM Management with over 430,000 staff worldwide, and support Armed Services Personnel as an Area Catering Manager.

You’ll understand contract parameters, KPI’s and financial targets, ensuring these are met through supporting operational teams on site.

Providing support to 6 MOD sites across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, you will be required to travel to sites across this geography.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure sites achieve expected margins through correct use of systems and adherence to compliance standards
• Support menu refreshes with defence till mapping, display menu updates, and tariff reviews, ensuring successful deployment across all sites.
• Ensure all sites comply with and maintain food safety standards through audits
• Collaborate with account managers and general managers to drive growth & performance improvements using key initiatives and action plans where applicable
• Drive performance through adherence to all promotional activity and marketing initiatives, ensuring current promotional and RPG planograms are available
• Collaborate with account managers and general managers to drive growth & performance improvements
• Support managers and team members, offering guidance, training, coaching and demonstrations where required.

What you bring:

• Knowledge of working in a management role within catering, including stock management, cash control and customer service
• People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing colleague performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Food Safety Level 3 or above
• Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

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 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 offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death‑in‑service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications