Chef Manager in Ipswich

About The Role

Days of Working: Monday to Friday, 7am until 3:30pm.

Key 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 the team’s creations meet the client’s needs and that all legal and company requirements are met daily.
• Train team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards and regulations.
• Recruit new staff to meet workload demands.
• Plan catering operations within budgets set by line manager, allocating resources for food, cooking equipment, staffing and equipment.
• Establish relationships with vendors and ensure food and other supplies are purchased from the correct vendor at the best prices.

What we are looking for

• Proven and extensive experience in the management of contract catering operations and teams.
• Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent.
• Leadership skills to lead, mentor and motivate a team.
• Experience building relationships with clients and staff to ensure client expectations are met daily.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing demands.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Understanding of financial management, budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle complex situations and find practical solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Competency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous.

Benefits

• Digital Learning: OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: Access exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources via the Hapi app.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I – advance your development and qualifications.
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App (Contract Specific).

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.