About The Company:
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 Catering business division that provides hospitality and catering, private dining, vending & corporate event services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Education & Healthcare 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.
About The Role:
Working Pattern: Variable rota, 07:00am to 15:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
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, including kitchen assistants, chefs, and servers, ensuring that the team's creations meet the client's needs. They must also ensure that all legal and company requirements are meet daily
- Be responsible for training team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards, and regulations
- You will need to adhere to 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
What are we looking for?
- You should have experience in the management of Contract Catering operations and teams and should also have a full understanding of the entire catering operation
- Possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent, as well as unit management experience within the Contract Catering sector
- You should have proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of chefs
- 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
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK
- Must be prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced Security check
- A NVQ Level 3, Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hospitality is beneficial
- Have management experience within the contract catering industry is essential
- Excellent customer service skills are essential
- Be able to handle varied situations and find practical solutions
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Good time-management and organisational abilities
- Can handle sensitive and confidential information
- Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
- While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 2) 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.