Exciting careers.
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 Chef Manager to join our team in London, N1C 4AG and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation
About the Role
Deliver Excellence: Provide high-quality hospitality, food, and coffee services that align with Sodexo and client expectations while driving customer-centric sales and maximizing profitability.
Team Leadership: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring motivation, clear communication, and compliance with food safety and health regulations.
Operational Consistency: Maintain consistent standards across all catering and hospitality services, manage costs effectively, and meet P&L targets while coordinating seamless events with stakeholders.
Strategic Alignment: Develop and review business plans, align objectives with overall strategy, and continuously seek to enhance quality and efficiency through innovation.
Compliance and Growth: Ensure adherence to company policies and statutory regulations, foster strong client relationships, and actively pursue opportunities for service and business growth.
What We’re Looking For
Demonstrated experience in Catering, Hospitality, and Retail management with a focus on multi-outlet operations.
Proven ability to deliver high standards, ensuring quality of life services and fostering customer satisfaction.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and negotiation skills, with a strong focus on detail and a can-do attitude.
Skilled in building client relationships and collaborating effectively across all levels and functions.
Holds relevant craft qualifications, health and safety training, and extensive experience in compliance-driven environments.
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 DescriptionChef Manager
Monday - Friday
Full-time role
Salary between 47k - 50k
UK&I bonus scheme,
Opportunities for growth,
Supportive team, and strong workplace values.
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.
