Chef Manager - Catering

About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

Mainly Monday to Friday but occasional weekend cover and afternoon shift may be required for the business needs.

Work with the team to create seasonal food and drink menus for the site and any events for the client and its visitors

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

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

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

Experienced in building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that the client’s expectations are met every day

Understand financial management, budgeting, and cost control

Excellent customer service skills are essential

Good time-management and organisational abilities

Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous

We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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