Head chef / kitchen manager Work, Jobs in Colchester (with Salaries)

Chef Manager
OCS Group —Ipswich
- £19.23 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
5d
Chef Manager
Sodexo —Sudbury
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Chef Manager - Prince Avenue Primary
CH&CO —Westcliff-on-Sea
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d

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Chef Manager

OCS Group -
Ipswich

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Job details

£19.23 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Customer service
Catering
Cost control
Microsoft Office
Contracts
Food Hygiene Certificate
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Leadership
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

About The Role:

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

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 meet 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

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)

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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