Chef Manager

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Chef Manager to join our Catering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our outstanding food and drink offering to our clients and site visitors. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and manage all catering and associated services at appointed premises.
• Manage the food production in line with the company recipes, cooked and presented to a high specification.
• Planning and promotion of menus, stock control and EDI ordering of all supplies.
• To always be responsible for the security of the unit money.
• To recruit all local unit Team Members as agreed with the Operations Manager and appraise all unit Team Members on an agreed time scale.
  
  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
• A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
• We are looking for an employee that is autonomous in their approach but also happy to work well in a team.
• A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients.
• A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.
  
  OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Cleaning business division that provides cleaning and hygiene services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Food and Distribution market. Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.