Chef Manager

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £2bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be

This role sits within our Catering business division that provides hospitality and catering, private dining, vending & corporate event services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Business & Industry market

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it’s an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management.  OCS has an ambition to become an ‘Employer of choice’ in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague’s personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles

About The Role:
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Work with the team to create seasonal food and drink menus for the site and any events for the client and its visitors
Oversee all staff, ensuring that the team’s creations meet the client’s needs. They must also ensure that all legal and company requirements are meet daily
You will be responsible for training your team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards, and regulations
Recruit new staff to meet workload demands
Work within budgets set by their line manager when planning catering operations, allocating the budget for food, cooking equipment, staffing, and equipment
Establish relationships with vendors and ensure that food and other supplies are bought from the correct vendor, ensuring the best prices are obtained
What are we looking for?

Have proven and extensive experience in the management of contract catering operations and teams
You need to possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
You should have proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team
Experienced in building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that the client’s expectations are met every day
Can work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands is crucial
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

Must have the Right to Work in the UK
Understand financial management, budgeting, and cost control
Excellent customer service skills are essential
Can handle complex situations and find practical solutions
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Good time-management and organisational abilities
Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
City and Guilds 706/1 & 2
Having a food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous

Our 120,000 colleagues are on a mission to make people and places the best they can be by delivering innovative and award-winning facilities services, including cleaning, catering, hard services, pest control, security and facilities management. We're responsible for delivering the best experiences, practices, productivity, resilience and outcomes - taking care of the details, day in and day out, with discipline, consistency, and a non-acceptance of anything other than our best effort.