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At Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Kitchen Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Cambridge.
About the Role
The Kitchen Manager's role is to support the Executive Head Chef, Hospitality Chef and Senior Sous Chef in building a positive working environment and ensuring the smooth daily operation of the Discovery Centre kitchen. Such support includes menu planning and stepping in with operational cover, while also taking full responsibility for rota scheduling and forecasting, cost management and ordering, stock control, financial administration, equipment maintenance, health & Safety, HR administration, training plans, and departmental compliance.
In the absence of the Exec Head Chef, the Kitchen Manager, Hospitality Chef and Senior Sous Chef will jointly lead the kitchen, supporting each other and the team with professionalism, dignity, and respect.
The Kitchen Manager is the proactive lead on all food safety and catering related financial management, while ensuring Sodexo are innovative and supporting our client’s priorities. This person is also responsible for the line management of five Kitchen Assistants, along with prioritising their crucial development into Junior CDPs (if app.).
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in (specific area, e.g., management, facilities, or customer service).
A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
IT literate
Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3
706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent
What We Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
The chance to make a difference in [specific impact area, e.g., client satisfaction, sustainability, or operational excellence].
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:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
An 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 24hr virtual GP Service
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!
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Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package DescriptionKitchen Manager
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
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.
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.
