Head Chef in Hazel Grove

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.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I - Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Days of Working: Variable shifts dependent upon business needs. As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and updating menus in accordance with seasonal and local ingredients, as well as being in line with clients' requirements.
• Overseeing the kitchen staff, providing guidance, comprehensive training, and resolving any interpersonal conflicts that might arise.
• Managing the inventory by ensuring that the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and culinary necessities.
• Changing dishes should certain ingredients not be available.
• Overseeing the preparation and presentation of all dishes, ensuring high culinary standards and quality control, ensuring legal and company policies and procedures are met.
• Adhering to food costs to ensure budgets are maintained.
• Maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment in accordance with company and legal requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Proven and extensive experience in the production of food and service within contract catering as well as teams' management.
• Possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent, as well as Team Management experience within the Contract Catering sector.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of chefs.
• 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.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Understand financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Can handle varied situations and find practical solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time-management and organisational abilities.
• Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

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.