Deputy Catering Manager

Position: Deputy Catering Manager

Location: LVS Ascot London Road Ascot SL5 8DR

Salary: up to £40,000, with excellent Sodexo and Parking benefits

Total Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Days/Shift Pattern: 5days over 7days, 7am - 3.30pm / 10.00am - 6.30pm

Job introduction

Set within 26 acres of beautiful parkland, LVS Ascot offers a unique working environment where community, creativity, and excellence come together. Our campus is easily accessible from London, major motorways, and Heathrow Airport, making it a convenient and inspiring place to build your career. As part of Sodexo’s dedicated team, you’ll join a culture that values purpose, development, and wellbeing and you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding catering experiences for students, staff, and visitors.

We’re looking for a Deputy Catering Manager who is passionate about great food, exceptional service, and leading people. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy developing teams, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, creativity, and progression.

What you will do

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• Train; create awareness and safety measures to reduce the rate of accidents.
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• Develop; self and others to maximize optimum efficiency.
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• Food Standards: Be present, observe and implement required Standards to client’s satisfaction.
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• Effectively communicate with both front and back of house to enhance food and service standards.
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• Take full responsibility for Health and Safety, Risk assessments, HACCP and Staff training.
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• Manage Payroll systems, ensuring justification for ad hoc services.
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• Carry out Administration duties in preparation of closing books. Entering invoices, stocks, stock takes, recording sales on EprophIT.
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• Ensure all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customer’s special dietary requirements.
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• Accepting full responsibility for the service and to be responsible for all Hospitality related activities, production service and clear down.
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• Deputise in the Catering Managers absence (covering sickness and holidays).
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What you bring

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• Proven experience in a management role within the Catering industry.
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• Adaptable, flexible, and resilient, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
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• Strong people management skills, including recruitment, training, performance management, and handling disciplinary and grievance processes.
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• Confident decision-maker with the ability to work independently.
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• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
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• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining standards.
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• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop opportunities, and implement innovative solutions
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• Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria.
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• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff.
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• Good time management and organisation skills.
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• Good Standards of literacy and numeracy.
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What we offer

Working with Sodexo 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 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. In addition, we offer:

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• Mental Health Support: Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing.
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• Employee Assistance: Access to support for everyday challenges, including legal and financial advice.
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• Health & Wellbeing App: Enjoy a free app with rewards for healthy living, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
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• Discounts & Financial Benefits: Exclusive deals through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme, alongside insights and savings via the Salary Finance Platform.
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• Retirement Planning: Join the Sodexo Retirement Plan to secure your future.
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• Death in Service Benefit: Protection for your loved ones in the event of your passing while employed.
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• Career Development: Opportunities for growth through a variety of learning and development tools.
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• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthier lifestyle while helping the environment.
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• Volunteering Opportunities: Engage in meaningful community support initiatives.
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• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a dynamic workplace with competitive compensation.
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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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.