Drive business success, and your career.
At Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, students, staff, and visitors. We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Catering Manager to join our team at our prestigious co-educational boarding school location, and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in catering and hospitality services.
About the Role
* You'll be the face of the site’s Sodexo services as you manage the client relationship. Working closely with staff and clients to understand their needs, deliver tailored solutions, and ensure exceptional experiences across all events, outlets, and services.
* Manage and supervise the catering team to deliver a nutritious and varied food offering, meeting the dietary requirements of all students and staff.
* Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety regulations, and allergen management protocols.
* Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost control and value for money.
* Train, inspire, and motivate a high-performing catering team to make a lasting impact.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a senior catering, hospitality, or client management role, ideally within an educational or residential setting.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a team.
* A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
* Flexibility to support weekend operations if required.
* Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values 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. Additionally, we 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, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement.
* Access to a 24-hour 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 various learning and development tools.
* Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their part for the environment while staying fit.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Garda Vetting.
Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Package Description
Catering Manager
* Primarily Monday - Friday business hours*
* Full-time
* Competitive Salary and Sodexo Enhanced Benefits Package
* Bonus Plan
* Free on-site parking available
* Role located in Ballinteer, ideally suited for candidates based on the south side of Dublin
*Flexibility to support occasional weekend operations if required
About the Company
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 and welcome applications from people with diverse 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, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring disabled people have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about our inclusive culture.
Salary €48,000 - €50,000 plus Sodexo Enhanced Benefits Package
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