Reward & Recognition
We strongly believe that recognising excellent performance shows our appreciation to individuals, builds a sense of loyalty and goes a long way to achieving company objectives.
Our business success depends on our people sharing ideas, being creative and innovating. This is why we shout about these successes, and recognise individuals at all levels on a regular basis when they go above and beyond the call of duty to support the business and our clients.
Cultural and values-based recognition schemes
Of course, your manager will give you instant recognition when you excel, but we also have a number of recognition schemes in place based on our culture and values.
Employees who achieve 20 years' service are rewarded at a ceremony in London where they receive a valuable gift of their choice.
Each month, managers can nominate employees for the 'Employee of the Month' award, which recognises outstanding contributions and achievements. Successful employees are recognised in our staff magazine 'Stars', receive vouchers and have the chance of winning National Employee of the Year.
We also hold a National Star Awards event which recognises the talents, dedication and loyalty of people who, as individuals and team members, have continued to build the prosperity and performance of Sodexo.
Craft-based recognition schemes
There are also more craft-based recognition schemes in place at Sodexo.
The Salon Culinaire is designed to illustrate the talents of our staff and to encourage them to be innovative. They compete in 12 different categories from plated main course and dessert tart to decorated novelty cakes and innovative table setting.
Our highly skilled and innovative chefs are among the finest in the industry, and the Chef of the Year competition is the highlight of their year. The prestigious - and highly sought after - title is the ultimate demonstration of their culinary skills. To win it chefs have to compete in a two-and-a-half-hour live 'cook off'!