Chef Manager

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. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Days of Working:
Monday to Friday - 6:30am to 14:30pm

Key responsibilities 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 and that all legal and company requirements are met daily
• Train team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards, and regulations
• Recruit new staff to meet workload demands
• Work within budgets set by the 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

• Proven and extensive experience in the management of contract catering operations and teams
• Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team
• Experience in building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that the client’s expectations are met every day
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing demands

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to 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
• Having a food hygiene certificate (Level
  3) is advantageous

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. 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.