Job Description

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Chef Supervisor
Leeds - Full time
A role that's a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential
At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Chef Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Leeds.
As a Chef Supervisor you'll:

• Deliver meals and catering services promptly to KPI standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete returns on time
• Control costs within budget and ensure correct service pricing
• Manage stock, cash, credit, and debt targets
• Ensure food prep, presentation, and equipment meet Sodexo standards
• Source supplies from nominated suppliers and follow SEMS procedures
• Comply with Health & Safety, hygiene, fire, and COSHH regulations
• Regularly service equipment, report faults, and ensure safety
• Secure equipment, monies, and premises at all times
• Maintain site standards per SLAs and KPIs
• Manage security of property and client assets
• Develop and execute annual business plans with your manager
• Build strong client relationships and drive continuous improvement
• Promote business growth and maximise sales opportunities
• Address customer feedback and resolve issues promptly
• Respond effectively to incidents and emergencies
• Follow management instructions and company policies

People Management:

• Recruit, train, motivate, and appraise staff
• Maintain training records and support staff development
• Lead team meetings and conduct annual PDRs
• Ensure staff present a professional, friendly image
• Plan holidays to ensure smooth operations

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in leading and managing a kitchen team
• Knowledge of industry trends, catering developments, and innovations
• Strong financial and budgeting management skills
• Experience in implementing and driving company initiatives
• Demonstrates personal innovation and passion for the role
• Customer-focused with excellent service skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Experience working within standards and compliance environments
• Relevant qualifications and training in catering or management

Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
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.
Click to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Attached documents
Salary 30,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/1663810/145029
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 18 July, 2025
Job Category Catering Management
Business Unit UK Corporate Services
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 04 July, 2025