Head Chef

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OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with over 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 – Friday 06:30am – 15:00pm

• Creating and updating menus in accordance with seasonal and local ingredients, and in line with client requirements.
• Overseeing the kitchen staff, providing guidance, comprehensive training, and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
• Managing inventory to ensure the kitchen stays adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and culinary necessities; adjusting dishes if ingredients are unavailable.
• Overseeing preparation and presentation of all dishes, ensuring high culinary standards, quality control, and compliance with legal and company policies and procedures; adhering to food cost budgets.
• Maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment in accordance with company and legal requirements.

• Proven and extensive experience in food production and service within contract catering, as well as team management.
• Possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent, with team management experience in the contract catering sector.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead, mentor and motivate a team of chefs.
• Experience building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring client expectations are met daily.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing demands.

• Right to work in the UK.
• Effective team leadership and management.
• Understanding of financial management, budgeting and cost control.
• 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.
• Competence with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

• Not applicable

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Facilities Services, Hospitality, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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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.