Catering Manager

Job Details

• Salary: £28,244.67 per year, Competitive
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full time (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
• Location: Oasis Academy John Williams, Petherton Rd, Bristol BS14 9BU
• Closing Date: 31/07/2026

About this role

As a Catering Manager at Sodexo in Oasis Academy John Williams, Bristol, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional food service experience for pupils, staff, and visitors.

You will lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals are prepared and served to the highest standards while creating a welcoming and positive dining environment.

You will take ownership of the day to day catering operation, managing food production, service delivery, budgets, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with the school and Sodexo teams, you will ensure the service exceeds expectations while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate catering professional who enjoys leading people, driving innovation, and making a real difference through great food.

You will have the opportunity to engage pupils through themed events, food education activities, tastings, and initiatives that encourage healthy eating and increased meal participation.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and motivate a catering team to deliver an outstanding food service every day.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served to Sodexo standards, client expectations, and school requirements.
• Manage food safety, allergen controls, hygiene standards, and compliance procedures.
• Drive pupil engagement through exciting food activities, themed events, tastings, and promotions.
• Manage stock, budgets, food costs, and operational performance.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, school leaders, and Sodexo colleagues.
• Support team development through coaching, training, and positive leadership.

What we're looking for

• Previous catering experience, with experience of leading a team.
• A recognised catering qualification (NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent). Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage budgets and achieve performance targets.
• A proactive approach with a passion for improving customer experiences.
• Experience working in a school or education catering environment is desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and Sodexo benefits package.
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on children's daily lives through great food.
• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support. 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Mercer Aspire Pension Plan membership to help you save for your future.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it.

Apply today and take the next step in your Sodexo journey.