Culinary Operations Manager
6 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Culinary Operations Manager to join our team at Sodexo. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our food service, ensuring that our high standards of quality and service are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
- Develop, mentor, and train the kitchen team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional service.
- Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses, to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Manage and optimize all costs that are under your control, ensuring that we are operating within budget.
- Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to our customers, including staff members, visitors, and students.
- Manage the creation and development of menus, ensuring that they are appealing and meet the dietary needs of our customers.
- Conduct routine audits to ensure that our standards are being followed and identify areas for improvement.
- Must have expertise in cooking on a large scale, with experience of managing a team and overseeing food preparation.
- Have experience following recipes and managing food safety and hygiene procedures.
- Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience, with a proven track record of developing and training teams.
- Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients, with a focus on quality and presentation.
- Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures and have a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene protocols.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
- Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook, with a strong focus on customer service.
- Hold basic food handling skills certification, including NVQ Level 2 and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, welcoming and encouraging applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
We offer a range of benefits and rewards for our colleagues and their families, including unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a free health and wellbeing app.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, 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.
We are a forces-friendly employer and welcome applications from people with a military background. We are committed to creating a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.
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