Catering Manager

Job Introduction

Catering Manager

• Ipswich Hospital
• up to £40,000pa + excellent benefits
• 40hrs pw Mon - Fri

Job Introduction

Are you a passionate leader in catering services looking to make a real difference in a healthcare environment? Sodexo has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our team at Ipswich Hospital . You’ll take the lead in managing the delivery of high-quality patient dining and retail services – ensuring food quality, safety, and service standards are consistently upheld.

This is a fast-paced, client-facing role with plenty of variety – ideal for someone who thrives in a complex environment where quality of service and people leadership are paramount.

If you're ready to take the next step in your catering career and want to lead a passionate team delivering vital services in a hospital setting, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do :

Lead, motivate and develop catering and retail teams to deliver an outstanding service

Oversee patient feeding services and retail catering to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality

Collaborate closely with domestic services to manage meal service delivery on wards

Manage all aspects of food provision, stock levels, labour costs and budgets in line with Sodexo policy

Ensure all legal, safety and food hygiene standards (including HACCP) are adhered to

Conduct audits, deliver training, manage complaints, and drive continuous service improvement

Lead with innovation to reduce waste and improve customer satisfaction

Operate and manage the patient menu system (Saffron) ensuring up-to-date and accurate data

What You Bring :

Proven experience managing catering services in a healthcare or service-led environment

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train, inspire and manage teams

Sound knowledge of food safety legislation, Health & Safety regulations, and HACCP systems

Ability to work flexibly and respond to a 7-day operational service

Excellent IT and reporting skills, with an analytical mindset to monitor and improve service delivery

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and compliance

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

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.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins .

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