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Job Description
Catering Manager
Location: Blackrock, Dublin
Contract Type: Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term Contract
Salary: Competitive + Sodexo Benefits
In this role, you will:
* Lead multiple school catering contracts, delivering exceptional service standards across all sites
* Manage financial performance — budgets, payroll, cost control & reporting
* Champion outstanding food quality using our Fresh Food from Scratch approach
* Recruit, train, support and develop a motivated catering team
* Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety & compliance
* Build strong, trusted relationships with school clients and stakeholders
* Drive food innovation, student engagement, themed events and revenue growth
What We’re Looking For
* 2–3 years’ supervisory or management experience in catering or hospitality
* Excellent people leadership and communication skills
* Strong commercial and financial acumen
* Creative problem‑solver with a customer‑focused mindset
* Ability to inspire and support a team in a fast‑paced environment
* HND or equivalent qualification desirable; relevant vocational training an advantage
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
* Access to a 24‑hr virtual GP Service
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the 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
* Sodexo UK and Ireland’s enhanced benefits and leave policies
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications. We are committed to being an inclusive employer.
Career Level
* Experienced [Non‑Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
* Minimum Qualification: No Qualification
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Administration, Catering, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills
* Competency Skills: Collaboration, Leadership, Management, Teamwork
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