Sodexo
Catering Manager
Enfield EN3 7PW
Key information
- Pay
- £42,000 to £45,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Contract
- Full Time
- Posted date
- 10 Jul 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
About this role
Job Title
Catering Manager
Location
Enfield
Contract
Permanent – Full Time 40 hours per week
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday, with flexibility to cover nights and weekends.
Salary
£42,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Catering Manager to lead our catering and hospitality operation at Johnson Matthey in Enfield.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a busy corporate catering service within a prestigious manufacturing and research environment. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional food and hospitality services, leading a dedicated team, managing financial performance, and building strong relationships with our client.
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily catering, hospitality and vending operations across the site.
- Deliver high-quality food and exceptional customer service in line with Sodexo standards.
- Manage budgets, food costs, labour, stock control and financial performance.
- Lead, develop and motivate the catering team to achieve operational excellence.
- Build strong relationships with the client and ensure service levels and KPIs are consistently met.
- Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety and company policies.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability across the catering operation.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a Catering Manager role within a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating teams.
- Sound knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience managing budgets, food costs, labour and stock control.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Well organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple priorities.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Food Safety Level 3, IOSH Managing Safely or relevant catering qualifications are desirable.
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 a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.