Catering Manager

Manchester Arndale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Greater London is looking for a Catering Manager to oversee catering operations in the Public Sector FM market. The role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and food hygiene standards, and maintaining financial records. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and will have an enhanced DBS check. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career growth in facilities management with support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is mandatory.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Analytical approach required for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day catering services.
• Recruit and train staff in Health & Safety and food hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Handle disciplinary issues fairly.

Skills

Cost control

Problem solving

Prioritization

Health & Safety knowledge

Staff training

Job description

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.

About The Role:

Days of Working: Monday - Friday, but you will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service requirements. You may be required to work weekends and be on‑call as per the on‑call rota.

As a Catering Manager at OCS, you will oversee all catering services for our clients within the Public Sector FM market. Your day‑to‑day tasks will include managing catering operations, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring everyone follows Health & Safety and food hygiene standards. You will keep records up to date, handle disciplinary issues fairly, and make sure all legal requirements are met. The role also involves cost control and problem‑solving, requiring you to prioritise and manage your workload effectively. It’s a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in facilities management with OCS, where we support your professional development through funded programs.

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

• Day to day craft responsibilities for all catering services.
• To recruit, train, continually develop and motivate staff in such areas as Health & Safety, dangerous equipment, basic food hygiene and any other areas which may be necessary.
• Maintain all records in line with legislation and company policy.
• Deal with disciplinary and grievance issues consistently, fairly and in line with company policy.
• Ensure compliance at all times, with legal requirements such as Health & Safety at Work, display of all necessary notices, accident reporting and first aid.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Firm grasp of cost control.
• An analytical approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a front line, sometimes a reactive environment.

How to Apply:

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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.