'Executive Chef Manager' in Glenboig

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

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. They must also ensure that all legal and company requirements are met daily.
• You will be 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.

What are we looking for?

• Have proven and extensive experience in the management of contract catering operations and teams.
• You need to possess a Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
• You should have 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.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• 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.
• 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.