Chef Manager Location – 2SFG Sandycroft, Wales Salary – £34,000 As a Chef Manager at Sodexo in 2SFG Sandycroft, you are also a passionate leader and a driven professional. In this role, you will oversee the preparation and service of meals to the highest standards, ensuring client satisfaction while maintaining a clean and hygienic environment in line with our Service Level Agreement. Your leadership will drive operational excellence, financial performance, and team development. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. What you’ll do: • Plan, cook, and present meals according to service level agreements and client expectations. • Manage and monitor financial performance to meet budgeted Gross Operating Profit (GOP) targets. • Ensure compliance with food safety policies, including due diligence and allergen management. • Lead, train, and support the catering team, conducting performance reviews and providing coaching. • Handle purchasing and stock control in line with Sodexo policies. • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring successful audit outcomes. • Accurately complete weekly financial reports and capture all income and invoices. • Organise hospitality catering and special events, occasionally outside normal working hours. • Ensure security of all kitchen areas, stock, and financial assets. • Provide support across Sodexo services on-site and assist with covering for holidays and absences. What you bring: • NVQ chef qualification or equivalent. • Experience in catering management and team leadership. • Strong financial acumen with experience in managing budgets and cost controls. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members. • Computer literacy and familiarity with reporting tools. • Ability to train, motivate, and develop a high-performing team. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving. What We Offer Working with our company 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 who you are; 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 offer: • Flexible and dynamic work environment. • Access to ongoing training and development programs. • Countless opportunities to grow within the company. • Full training supplied. • Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match. • Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary. • Maximum 10% bonus dependant on performance. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. 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.