Chef Manager

OCS Group limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland seeks an experienced catering operations manager to lead a site catering team. You will develop seasonal menus, oversee staff, ensure client satisfaction and safety standards, and manage daily operations to deliver quality food and service.

The ideal candidate holds Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality, demonstrates leadership and budgeting skills, and builds client relationships in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role runs 7am–3pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Have 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal food and drink menus for the site and events for the client and visitors.
• Oversee all staff and ensure menus meet client needs while complying with legal and company requirements.
• Train team members on menus, serving procedures, etiquette, safety standards, and regulations.
• Recruit new staff to meet workload demands.
• Manage budgets for food, cooking equipment, staffing, and equipment within line manager parameters.
• Establish relationships with vendors to secure best prices and reliable supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Client relations

Staff training

Time management

Excel

Education

Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role

Working Pattern 7am-3pm Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities will 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. 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
• Recruit new staff to meet workload demands
• 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

What are we looking for?

Have proven and extensive experience in the management of contract catering operations and teamsYou need to possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalentYou should have proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a teamExperienced in building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that the client's expectations are met every dayCan work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands is crucial

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Understand financial management, budgeting, and cost control
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Can 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
• While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover

in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people

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.

All LocationsEast Midlands, BirminghamAll Locations is a required field

Advertising SalaryCompetitive Business UnitCatering

Hours Per Week37.5

Working Days Per Week (e.g. Monday - Friday)Not Specified

Working DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Is a Driving LicenseRequired?Driving licence not required