Relief manager Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Relief Catering Manager
Sodexo —Manchester
- £29,500 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Relief Chef Manager
BaxterStorey —St Helens
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Relief Dispenser
Boots —Stockport
- £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Multi-Site Security Officer
Anchor Group Services —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Health and Wellness Sales Advisor
Boots —Manchester
- £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Driver Mentor - Charity
Mustard Tree —Manchester
- £26,228 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- English
- Mentoring
- Sick pay
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Relief Mobile Merchandiser/Relief Service Operator - Manchester
Selecta —Manchester
- £31,262 a year
- Full-time
- Sick pay
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Area Support Chef Manager
Mellors Catering Services Limited —Manchester
- £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Driving
- Contracts
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Business Development Associate
CBTax —Manchester
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
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Project Manager
CBTax —Manchester
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Group Administrator
Rochdale and District Mind —Rochdale
- £23,751.25 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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11d
Relief Security Officer
Mitie —Manchester
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
8h
Senior Care Assistant (Relief) based at Beechville, Bolton
MHA —Bolton
- £15.30 an hour
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Annual leave
4d
Schools Road Safety Manager
Calderdale Council —Halifax
- £34,434 - £39,152 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
7d
Relief Driver
Ifp-labs UK West Yorkshire Ltd —Halifax
- From £12.77 an hour
- Overtime
- Driving
- Free parking
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10d
Area Development & Support Chef
CH&CO —Manchester
- £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Security Officer
ASEL —Brighouse
- £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Conflict management
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Commodity Buyer
Senior Aerospace BWT —Macclesfield
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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Social Media & Content Marketing Executive
Human Appeal —Manchester
- Microsoft Office
- AI
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12d
Chef (Relief) based at Handsworth, Bowdon
MHA —Bowdon
- £15.57 an hour
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Annual leave
14d

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Relief Catering Manager

Sodexo -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time
£29,500 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Driving Licence
Customer relationship building
Inventory control
Food service team management
Client engagement
Customer service
Computer literacy
Food hygiene
Coaching
Catering
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Numeracy
Supervising experience
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Budget planning
Client services
Plating
Kitchen team management
Organisational skills
Computer skills
NVQ
Food Hygiene Certificate
Kitchen inventory control
Training & development
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Food service management

Full job description

Job Introduction

Make a Difference Every Day as a Relief Catering Manager – Lead, Inspire and Deliver Exceptional School Catering

Location: Covering Primary & Secondary Schools across Manchester
Salary: £29,500 per annum + Sodexo Benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent

Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential due to the mobile nature of this role.

At Sodexo, we believe exceptional school meals create positive experiences that help children thrive. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Relief Catering Manager to support our schools across Manchester, ensuring high-quality food service, excellent customer experiences and strong operational standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Manager who enjoys variety, working across different school environments, supporting teams and making a real impact. You will provide leadership and operational support across multiple primary and secondary schools, ensuring each site delivers an outstanding catering service.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

About the Role

As a Relief Catering Manager, you will support schools across Manchester by stepping into catering operations when required, ensuring a smooth and consistent service for students, staff and clients.

You will lead kitchen teams, maintain excellent food standards, manage budgets and ensure compliance with Sodexo and client expectations. Working closely with Area Managers and school stakeholders, you will help drive customer satisfaction, increase meal uptake and deliver an exceptional catering experience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, building relationships and using their catering expertise to support different teams and locations.

What You'll Be Do

Support and manage catering operations across primary and secondary schools throughout Manchester
Lead, motivate and engage kitchen teams to deliver excellent food and service standards
Ensure meals are prepared and served to Sodexo standards and client expectations
Support menu delivery, food presentation and service quality
Increase uptake of free school meals and paid meals through excellent customer service and engagement activities
Build strong relationships with schools, clients, students and colleagues
Manage food costs, budgets, stock control and financial performance
Complete audits, checks and documentation to maintain compliance standards
Ensure allergen management, food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
Support themed events, parent tasters, food activities and engagement initiatives
Ensure Food for Life standards are maintained and successfully achieved
Support sites with training, coaching and development of catering teams
Complete administration tasks including cashless systems, reporting and operational checks
Provide support and cover across different schools when required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Previous catering management or supervisory experience
Strong passion for food, customer service and team engagement
Previous experience working within catering, ideally within education, contract catering or a high-volume environment
NVQ Level 2 Catering qualification (706/2 or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage teams and work effectively with clients and customers
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Computer literacy and confidence using digital systems
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to complete one)
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Desirable:

NVQ Level 3 Catering qualification (706/3 or equivalent)
Experience managing catering teams within an educational environment
Experience managing budgets, gross margins and food costs
Experience delivering training and coaching teams
Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding
Experience supporting change and improving catering services

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of something greater. You’ll join a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported and your work makes a real difference every day.

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary of £29,500 per annum
Permanent Monday-Friday working pattern
Opportunities for career progression and development
Full training and support from an experienced team
Access to wellbeing and mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme including legal and financial guidance
24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing rewards
Sodexo Discounts Scheme for you, your family and friends
Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance
Sodexo Retirement Plan
Life assurance benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Volunteering opportunities

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are an experienced catering professional who enjoys variety, leadership and delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you.

Join Sodexo and help us create outstanding dining experiences across schools throughout the North West.

Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including enhanced DBS checks and employment history verification.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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