Facilities Manager / General Manager (Catering and Soft Services)

Sodexo delivers a wide range of Catering and Food services to meet the unique and varied needs of the whole force.

We are now seeking an organised and conscientiousGeneralManager to oversee the operational running of multiple soft service functions in Buckinghamshire.

With extensive experience in soft facilities management particularly high-volume contract catering and ideally some knowledge of the military, you will be enthusiastic, highly organised and possess strong stakeholder management skills.

Directly managing four heads of department but overseeing a large team of 60 colleagues we are looking for someone that can positively engage, empower, influence and lead by example with credibility and passion.

• Stakeholder management (including excellent client and customer collaboration)
• Health and safety/food safety (including risk assessments and allergen checks)
• Leadership
• Financial performance of the site

Though this role will predominantly be Monday to Friday there is an expectation to be flexible to work occasional weekends and evenings as and when necessary to meet business needs.

You will need to have a full UK driving licence as you will expected to travel across to various military sites as well as regional travel across the UK.

For full details please see the job description.

Package description

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:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training provided – six month buddy scheme with experienced general manager
• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Parking on site
• Bonus eligibility

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!