Catering and Cleaning Manager

Sodexo France; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Catering and Cleaning Manager for a school in Altrincham. This role involves overseeing the catering and cleaning teams, ensuring high-quality service, compliance with health standards, and effective budget management. Candidates should have experience in large-scale catering operations and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including health support and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing catering operations within a large-scale environment.
• Confidence to manage a team across catering and cleaning areas.
• Experience with fresh ingredients and meal production at volume.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate catering and cleaning teams.
• Oversee catering service from breakfast through lunch.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Plan and develop appealing menus for students.
• Manage budget oversight and cost control.
• Maintain effective communication with school leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Budgeting and cost control

Food hygiene awareness

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Job introduction

As a Catering and Cleaning Manager for Sodexo at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, you will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of both catering and cleaning operations on site. You’ll lead a self‑sufficient catering team as well as manage a cleaning team who begin their shifts later in the day. You will be responsible for ensuring that the food and level of service are of the highest calibre and that the school catering is among the best in the region. Your attitude will influence your team's daily lives as the person they go to for direction and support, which will in turn foster a vibrant and productive work environment.

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 do

• Lead, support, and motivate both the catering and cleaning teams, ensuring standards remain consistently high across both services.
• Oversee the full catering service from breakfast through lunch, including food preparation, counter service, menu delivery, and end‑of‑service dismantling.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, food hygiene, and cleaning standards through regular audits and daily checks.
• Plan and develop menus that meet nutritional standards and appeal to a large student population.
• Manage, mentor, and train team members, ensuring a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Be responsible for weekly budget oversight - ensuring cost control, avoiding overspend, and driving profitable delivery without impacting quality.
• Maintain strong client relationships and effective communication with school leadership.
• Support operational scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing across both services.
• Oversee cleaning operations which begin at 3pm, ensuring smooth handover and service consistency.
• Ensure uniformity in service delivery for students, staff, and visitors.

What you bring

• Proven experience managing catering operations within a large-scale environment (schools, hospitals, care settings, or similar).
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to manage a team across two service areas.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and producing meals at volume.
• Ability to multitask across catering and cleaning functions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to maintain a positive relationship with the client.
• A solid understanding of budgeting and cost control within a catering environment.
• Awareness and commitment to health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and lead by example with professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;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, 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 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!

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

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

Why Sodexo?

Catering and Cleaning Manager

• £40,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (Opportunity for flexible working hours)

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