Catering Manager

4 days ago

Basingstoke RG BW, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year
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.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am till 2pm

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Work with the Senior Chef 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. You must also ensure that all legal and company requirements are meet daily
  • Be responsible for training their team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards, and regulations
  • 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?

  • Have experience at a multi-site level within Contract Catering
  • Have the ability and interest in being hands-on and visible in their sites when visiting
  • Have operations management, or a related catering at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Be a natural leader who gains follow-ship
  • You should be a logical problem solver, able to think on their feet

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Must have the Right to Work in the UK
  • Be prepared to undergo a DBS or Enhanced Security Check
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hospitality Management is beneficial
  • Extensive experience in the management of catering operations and teams is essential
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of catering managers
  • Be able to develop strong relationships with clients and catering managers to ensure that expectations are met
  • Be effective in planning and coordination of catering services within the designated area
  • While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous
How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

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.

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