Sodexo’s 2023 Employee of the Year accolade went to Stuart Rose, executive chef at the Scottish Parliament. Stuart has been with Sodexo since 1999 when he started out as chef de partie, before moving up the ranks to head chef and then to his current position in 2019 where he oversees a team of 14 providing food services at six outlets and for around 360 meetings a year.
Manager of the Year went to Sian Thompson, account director PFIs in Sodexo’s Schools and Universities division. The award was given in recognition of her aspirational, values-driven leadership style and people management skills brought to life by her team’s testimonials.
The CEO Award was presented to three teams including Sodexo Government, Cyprus operational team; Sodexo Government team and Sodexo Health & Care and Central Support.
Sean Haley, chief executive of Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “We have some truly inspiring individuals and teams working across our business. This year has been extraordinary, with colleagues involved in some undeniably historic events.
“It is so important that our colleagues – who work tirelessly every day, and so often behind the scenes – know that we see them, we value the amazing things they do, and we are humbled by their stories. These awards – the culmination of a year’s recognition – are the highlight of our calendar and I extend huge congratulations to all our winners and finalists.”