'Executive Chef Manager'

OCS Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Working Pattern Monday - Friday 0700-1530

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Having a food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous

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
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