Seasonal Catering Manager & Menu Lead

OCS; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Manager to lead contract catering at our site. You will create seasonal menus with the team, oversee staff, and ensure compliance with client needs and safety standards.

Role requires proven leadership, ability to mentor staff, and strong client relations. Shift is 0630-1430, Monday to Friday, with budgetary responsibilities and vendor management. Right to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Training your team 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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Customer service

Time management

Organisational skills

Excel

Communication

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Food safety awareness

Education

Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Manager to lead contract catering at our site. You will create seasonal menus with the team, oversee staff, and ensure compliance with client needs and safety standards.

Role requires proven leadership, ability to mentor staff, and strong client relations. Shift is 0630-1430, Monday to Friday, with budgetary responsibilities and vendor management. Right to work in the UK is essential.