Regional Catering Manager

Sodexo is currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated Regional Catering Manager with a passion for food, strong catering knowledge and excellent customer service skills to join our team to engage all levels of Sodexo Catering staff, Village Management and dining room guests across. This is a great opportunity for a passionate leader to spread their wings and flourish.

About the role;

The aim of this position is to create stable catering teams across our sites with a focus on improved safety, service quality, culture and job satisfaction, build strong and agile teams and promote compliance to the various processes that the kitchen team must adhere too. The successful candidate will be expected to;

• Be accountable for all onsite catering operations for sites falling within your region
• Be responsible for managing the regional food cost
• Be responsible for the menu scope, presentation, cost and planning for the region
• Focus on continuously improving the efficiency and profitability of catering operations onsite
• Be responsible for maintaining a high standard of service in accordance with Sodexo and Client expectations whilst working within budget
• In this high-performance environment, you will achieve success by consulting with stakeholders on a regular basis while driving a high level of performance within your Team
• Develop and maintain a strong, safety-focused culture within your Team

Who are we looking for?

As the Regional Catering Manager, you will be accountable for the onsite catering operations within one or our regions. This is a fast-paced role requiring a high level of motivation and focus. To be successful, you'll need:

• Australian Citizenship, or full Australian working rights
• Able to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol testing and police check
• Certificate III (minimum requirement) or IV (desirable) in Commercial Cookery
• Strong Chef experience (minimum 7 years) and remote FIFO experience required
• Advanced Food Handlers Certificate or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Experience in a high-pressure catering, boardroom, corporate, hotel or events environment
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role
• Ability to manage a team of up to 30 staff
• Experience in menu planning and production
• Demonstrated ability to control food and labour costs, as well as a demonstrated analytical and mathematical ability
• Strong financial and budgeting skills

Why choose Sodexo?

Sodexo is the world's leading provider of food services. We have a well-respected culinary history – demonstrated by our Love of Food. How do we offer world-class food? We start by attracting top culinary talent. Our chefs are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to providing opportunities for chefs who are as passionate about food as we are.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. With us, you belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. We are always looking for people to join our team and help us create a lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet.

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary, many training, upskilling and development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program

How to apply?

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and you meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.