Head Chef

2 weeks ago

Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom OCS Group UK Ltd Full time

We are looking for a Head Chef who will take responsibility for effectively managing the catering contract within budgetary constraints, whilst maximising profitable sales by the introduction and maintenance of food service brands.

The role attracts a salary of £55,000 per annum plus £5,000 performace related bonus

Responsibilities will include:

  • Deliver a consistent level of service in line with KPI's and contract specification
  • Ensure all costs and expenditure are within the budgeted levels by effectively managing all costs such as labour, expenses, cash purchases as agreed with your line manager
  • Effectively manage the preparation and completion of menu planning, costing, ordering & accurate stock control.
  • Carry out on the job training in such areas as Food Safety, Health & Safety, Unit evacuation policy, dangerous equipment and basic food hygiene.
  • Ensure Food Cost percentage targets are met.
  • Initiate a process of continuous improvement by undertaking company promotions & extraordinary merchandising initiatives to ensure the profitable growth of the contract.
  • Introduce new food concepts and drive food trends within breakfast, shop, deli and hospitality
  • Talk and engage with customers and clients to gain insights and gather feedback which will drive improvements.
  • Continuously develop and improve food quality and hygiene standards across all areas
  • Preparation and service of all restaurant & hospitality requirements
  • Ensure that adequate products, equipment, and materials are properly stored.
  • Have knowledge of changes in legislation
  • Assist with staff recruitment, staff training, development & motivation of staff
  • Assist with disciplinary and grievance issues consistently, fairly and in line with company policy

Experience and Qualifications required:

  • 706/1/2 or equivalent
  • HND Membership of HCIMA desirable
  • Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Practical experience in a quality establishment
  • Management experience within catering environment gained in contract catering
  • Must be a qualified chef with flair and imagination.
  • Full craft background.
  • Must have a full understanding of cost control.
  • Computer literate.
  • Fully fluent in spoken & written English.

What will you get in return?
An enhanced pension scheme (above auto enrolment rates) - to save for the future
Life Assurance - to protect your family should the worst happen
25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays on top
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Private Medical Insurance - to protect you
Access to 100s of high street discounts
Financial Wellbeing support - Access to low interest loans
Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
Training and Development
- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
Long Service Awards
Cycle to work scheme
- discounted bicycles
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

  • 247 Health & Wellbeing Support

Why join OCS Group UK Ltd?

OCS prides itself as a company with strong family values and we are passionate about hiring people who demonstrate the same.

We take CARE of you; We act SAFELY and responsibly; We are TRUSTWORTHY; We work as EXPERTS. If you share these Values, we want you to be part of our team.
OCS have a well-respected brand and our colleagues are empowered to be the best version of themselves. We offer job stability and are committed to developing our colleagues by offering more than just a job. We are a financially stable business who continuesto be privately owned since its inception in 1900.

We reward those who demonstrate our values and since the launch of our OCS Star recognition scheme we have rewarded nearly 1,500 colleagues with monetary vouchers, certificates, and public recognition within the business.

We invest and support the growth of our people and are currently sponsoring over 310 colleagues who are enrolled in a variety of apprenticeship programmes, ranging from Level 3 qualifications in customer service to degree programmes in Leadership.

If you wantto develop you career, OCS is a great choice.
OCS offers the family feel of smaller organisations although large enough to offer so many opportunities.

We recognise your efforts and contribution and show our appreciation through a variety of reward schemes which in turn results in our colleagues stayingwith OCS.

Our business is the family you can choose, and our people stay for the friendships, opportunities, and career fulfilment we offer

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