Chef Manager

OCS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities management company as a Chef Manager in Greater London. This role involves managing catering operations and a team while ensuring compliance with all standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in catering management and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing contract catering operations.
• Proven leadership abilities and mentoring skills.
• Financial management and budgeting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small distribution center, providing meals.
• Recruit and train team members on procedures.
• Establish vendor relationships for supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

OCS Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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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.

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

Shift Pattern: Varied rota given in advance. Shift are split shifts and will range between the hours of 7am - 11am or 8am - 1200. Afternoon shifts are 3pm - 7pm.

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

• Managing a small distribution centre in Erith, providing Breakfast and evening meals
• Replenish vending machines
• 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 teams
• You need to possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
• You should have proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team
• Experienced in building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that the client’s expectations are met every day
• Can 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
  
  

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Facilities Services, Hospitality, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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