Business Manager
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,000.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | BT15 |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1879335/153399 |
Summary
Garnerville, Belfast | Full-Time/40h per week | £38,000 – £40,000 per annum | Monday to FridayLead with purpose. Thrive with support. Grow with Sodexo.
At Sodexo, we believe great service starts with people who feel supported, valued, and empowered. That’s why we place wellbeing, development, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
We’re now looking for anexperienced and people-focused Business Catering Manager to lead a high-profile corporate catering contract in Garnerville, Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious hospitality leader who wants to make a real impact — while being genuinely supported to thrive both personally and professionally.
As Business Catering Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a well-established catering operation, leading teams to deliver exceptional food, service, and client satisfaction.
You will:
Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled catering and hospitality team
Ensure consistently high standards of food quality and front-of-house service
Manage financial performance, including budgets, labour, margins, and cost control
Drive client satisfaction by delivering all KPIs and service level agreements
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, HR, and Sodexo standards
Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and continuous improvement
Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
This role is ideal for a confident, innovative manager who is passionate about food, people, and service excellence — and ready to take the next step in their career.
Proven experience in a similar catering or hospitality management role
Strong leadership and people management skills
Solid financial and P&L management experience
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, organised approach with great attention to detail
Relevant qualifications in Hospitality, IOSH (or equivalent) preferred
This is more than just a job. It’s a place where you can belong, grow, and be supported — every step of the way.
Your wellbeing matters to us, which is why we offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your mental, physical, and financial health:
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health support, legal and financial advice, and help with work or personal challenges
24/7 Virtual GP Service
Career and Financial Benefits
Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000 per annum
Pension scheme to support your future
Ongoing learning, development, and clear career progression opportunities
Lifestyle Benefits
Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings across major high street brands, available to friends and family
Bike to Work Scheme
Enhanced leave and family-friendly 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 here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Ready to be part of something greater?