[Hiring] Executive Chef Manager @OCS Group

Role Description

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 0700-1530

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

• 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 and that all legal and company requirements are met daily.
• Responsible for training team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards, and regulations.
• Recruit new staff to meet workload demands.
• Work within budgets set by the 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that the client’s expectations are met every day.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands.

Requirements

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to 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

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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.