Job Description

Join Sodexo as a Hospitality Manager at Garrett's Clubhouse, Queen's Ave, Aldershot GU11 2JL. Where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional food, hospitality, and event services within a fast-paced environment. You'll lead a dedicated team, oversee catering for sports and private functions, and ensure outstanding service delivery across the garrison and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who thrives on operational excellence, leadership, and building lasting client relationships.
What you'll do:

• Plan, organise, and manage the delivery of all catering and hospitality services across your operational area.
• Oversee the planning and execution of sports events and private functions - from menus and costing to on-the-day delivery.
• Ensure service excellence in line with Sodexo's Service Level Agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and contractual commitments.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation, meeting MOD and company requirements.
• Manage stock control, cash handling, and the delivery of goods between garrison sites.
• Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, waste control, and achievement of sales and margin targets.
• Lead, inspire, and develop your team - fostering engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain positive client and customer relationships, resolving any issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, food safety, and company governance standards.
• Act as Duty Manager when required, providing leadership across weekends and holidays.
• Embrace Sodexo's values and contribute to our vision of collaborative, responsible business.

What you bring:

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role within catering, hospitality, or service operations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance targets, control costs, and drive growth.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities.

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:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Attached documents
Salary 32,500
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/2106002/149217
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 28 October, 2025
Job Category Catering Management
Business Unit UK Government
Location Aldershot , United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 14 October, 2025

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