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
.

Monday to Friday 7am – 3pm (Term Time Only) 190 days per year.

• 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, including kitchen assistants, chefs, and servers, ensuring 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.
• Adhere to budgets set by 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, achieving the best prices.

• Experience in managing Contract Catering operations and teams with a full understanding of the entire catering operation.
• Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent, with unit management experience within the Contract Catering sector.
• Proven leadership skills; ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of chefs.
• Experience building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that client expectations are met daily.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing demands.

• Right to work in the UK.
• Prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced Security check.
• A NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND in Hospitality is beneficial.
• Management experience within the contract catering industry.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle varied situations and find practical solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Food hygiene certificate (Level
  2) is advantageous.

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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.