Drive business success, and your career.
At Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, students, staff, and visitors. We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Manager to join our team at our prestigious co-educational boarding school location, and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in catering and hospitality services.
About the Role
You'll be the face of the sites Sodexo services as you manage the client relationship. Working closely with staff and clients to understand their needs, deliver tailored solutions, and ensure exceptional experiences across all events, outlets and services.
Manage and supervise the catering team to deliver a nutritious and varied food offer, meeting the dietary requirements of all students and staff.
Lead the way in ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety regulations, and allergen management protocols.
Take control and manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost control and value for money.
Make a lasting impact as you train, inspire and motivate a high-performing catering team.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a senior catering, hospitality, or client management role, ideally within an educational or residential setting.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a team.
A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
Flexibility to support weekend operations if required.
Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies.
What We Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
The chance to make a difference in [specific impact area, e.g., client satisfaction, sustainability, or operational excellence].
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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire 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.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.
Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package DescriptionBusiness Manager
Primarily Monday - Friday business hours*
Full time
Competitive Salary and Sodexo Enhanced Benefits Package
Bonus Plan
Free on-site parking available
*Flexibility to support weekend operations if required
About The CompanyAbout 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 100 million 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, So Together, 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 here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
