Assistant Business Manager (Catering/Hospitality)

Job description

Job Introduction

As Assistant Business Manager, you'll beresponsible for supporting the Business Manager in providingeffective delivery of catering services to the client organisation

An excellent opportunityfor the right candidate to progressand develop your career with Sodexo, we will invest in you for further study includingLevel 4 SVQ in Hospitality Management skills, and amodern apprenticeship available dependant on eligibility.

We operate in both central and local government.

Our wealth of experience means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs.

In a variety of other public services, including the emergency services, our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce costs to the taxpayer.

Role Responsibility

·  Provide effective delivery of catering services to the client organisation
·  Responsible for supporting the Business Manager to ensure the smooth running of the catering services to the benefit of customers and client ensure strict service level agreements are met.
·  Support the Business Manager with all cash and stock procedures to ensure that they are managed and adhered to in line with Company Policies and procedures
·  Cover forthe Business Manager in their absence

*Please see job description attached below for further detail

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over 1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roleswill require applicants toundergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process tofurther engage ex-forces personnel and reservists. Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ideal candidate on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.

Desired profile

The Ideal Candidate

·  Previous experience of working in a catering operational role
·  Proven experience in dealing with a wide-range of individuals/teams at different levels
·  Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
·  Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
·  Well organised with a strong ability to work to tight deadlines
·  Excellent attention to detail
·  Good interpersonal and communication skills withincluding an excellent telephone service
·  Excellent team player but also able to work at own initiative

Desirable

·  Experience of working within kitchen environment
·  Previous experience in a chef role
·  Previous experience of effectively supervising a team
·  Leadership skills and knowledge
·  Knowledge/qualification in Health & Safety and Food Safety
·  Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
·  Able to analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

Package Description

Competitive salary 20,000 to 24,200DOE + benefits including pension, 20 days holiday + statutory, able to 'buy' additionalbenefits

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promotingdiscounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster.