Chef Manager

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: Monday to Friday, 7am starts

As a Chef Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of kitchen services and maintain high hygiene standards. You will manage the kitchen team, monitor food quality, and ensure all meals are fresh, appetising, and meet customer requirements. You will also manage budgets, comply with Health and Safety regulations, and develop staff to maintain high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of kitchen services and maintain hygiene standards
• To manage and monitor the operation of the Contract by Contract Specification and Company Policy
• Ensure that all food offered is fresh, appetising, nutritionally balanced, and in line with customer requirements and company specifications
• To effectively manage within budgetary constraints and conform to client/company specifications
• Ensure that Health and Safety regulations and food safety standards are complied with.
• Manage and develop staff to achieve the highest standard of work promoting a positive team spirit
• To apply quality control procedures to ensure the maintenance of high standards of service and compliance with the specifications

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK
• Management experience in a similar role
• Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene
• Experience as a Chef with a passion for food
• Demonstrable experience working with and managing budgets
• Excellent client relationship and customer care skills
• Strong IT and administration skills

Equal Opportunities

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.