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We have a vacancy for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team based in Market Drayton, Shropshire providing quality food at a key customer site.You'll predominately be working Monday to Friday from 7am to 3.30pm with some weekend and evening cover You'll be an experienced Chef who is passionate about food who always strives to mantain an excellent standard of service delivery. You'll need prevous experience managing and developing a team as you'll be managing a team of 14You will: Ensure the smooth running of kitchen services and maintain hygiene standards.Ensure the agreed specification is met and SLA's are achieved.Plan and deliver menus within agreed budget.Ensure that Health and Safety regulations and food safety standards are and complied with.Manage and develop staff to achieve the highest standard of work promoting a positive team spirit.Manage budgets and cash control.Apply quality control procedures to ensure the maintenance of high standards and continuous improvement of service.Manage stock to ensure adequate supplies are available to meet customer demand.Liaise with the client to ensure issues are dealt with and problems are resolved.Ensure a professional image is presented.To succeed in this role you will need: Management experience in a similar roleLevel 3 catering qualification e.g C&G 706 1 & 2 or equivalentLevel 3 managing safely quallification e.g. Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification - e.g. Food Hygiene CertificateA sound understanding of budget controlExcellent client relationship and customer care skillsStrong IT and administration skillsLevel 3 hotel and catering qualification e.g.Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) would be an advantage.What will you get in return? A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules applyAccess to high street discountsAccess to low interest loansRecognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performersTraining and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' ProgrammeLong Service AwardsCycle to work scheme- discounted bicyclesAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing SupportWhy join OCS Group 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 continues to 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 want to 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 staying with OCS. Our business is the family you can choose, and our people stay for the friendships, opportunities, and career fulfilment we offer.

Our client is a well-established Law firm who are looking to recruit a Receptionist to join their existing team.As a Receptionist you will welcome all customers visiting the office and delivering outstanding customer service, You will need to be able to build a rapport with customers, establish their needs quickly and assist in any way required.ReceptionGreeting customersAnswering telephone calls and relay messages as requiredProviding refreshments to customers whilst they waitKeeping the office friendly and under controlAdministration duties for the running of the dealership, holiday cover, sickness records, Health & safetyCustomer satisfaction recordsMust be able to work with initiative under pressureAdministrationAppointment booking About You:You will need to be highly organisedExcellent computer skills - Must be trained on ExcelHave a smart appearanceExcellent telephone mannerEnthusiasticMust have the desire for progression

Job Ref: THW4877Branch: North Lakes Hotel SpaLocation: North Lakes Hotel Spa, PenrithSalary/Benefits: Competitive Salary with great benefitsContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 43Posted date: 10/02/2023Closing date: 16/02/2023We'd love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites FamilyBreakfast is usually the last meal our guests have when they stay with us so we really want to leave a fantastic lasting impression.As Breakfast Chef, you'll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.Your day to day;Manage your time well to ensure everything is ready and prepared for serviceAs a Breakfast Chef you will use your eye for quality to produce high quality breakfast items from fresh ingredients as well as supporting the rest of the kitchen team when neededEnsure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all timesMaintain areas of work and machineryControl the order and storage of food suppliesTeam workWho are we looking for?Ideally, you will have an eye for quality, experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. Although we have recipes to follow, a creative flair is always welcomed. You will take pride in serving great quality food and drink in a welcoming, relaxed and friendly environment,You will need to be an early bird as our restaurants can open as early as 6am.Often our busiest time is over the weekend so you will need to be flexible to work over those days.In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop progressWagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each weekTips paid monthly28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)Free meal whilst on dutyFree use of our brilliant gym on site and discounted Spa treatmentsDiscounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the countryFree car parkingPension Life assuranceLong service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and familyIND001North Lakes Hotel Spa is ideally placed at the gateway to the Lake District National Park, near Penrith, so as you might expect it welcomes guests from around the world. It is a four-star property that has developed a strong reputation among leisure and business guests and with 84 guest rooms, 11 meeting rooms, restaurant, bar and spa it's a busy place to work. It is also home to FYR, the only restaurant in Cumbria where meat is cooked over an open fire grill. North Lakes Hotel Spa is walkable from Penrith, so has easy access to transport links, as well as the motorway.It is part of Daniel Thwaites, a Lancashire company that has been synonymous with hospitality for over 200 years. Its hotels, inns and spas are collectively known as The House of Daniel Thwaites but the company also owns a brewery, stables and 250 pubs throughout the country.

Job Ref: THW4760Branch: Crown Inn, Pooley BridgeLocation: Crown Inn, Pooley Bridge, PenrithSalary/Benefits: Competitive salary with great benefits, including regular gratuities and summer bonusContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40Posted date: 13/01/2023Closing date: 26/02/2023We'd love to meet you - Come and join our Daniel Thwaites FamilyBreakfast is usually the last meal our guests have when they stay with us so we really want to leave a fantastic lasting impression.As Breakfast Chef, you'll become a member of our family who helps us create amazing experiences for our guests through delivering warm hospitality in every interaction.Your day to day;Manage your time well to ensure everything is ready and prepared for serviceAs a Breakfast Chef you will use your eye for quality to produce high quality breakfast items from fresh ingredients as well as supporting the rest of the kitchen team when neededEnsure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all timesMaintain areas of work and machineryControl the order and storage of food suppliesTeam workWho are we looking for?Ideally, you will have an eye for quality, experience of working with fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch. Although we have recipes to follow, a creative flair is always welcomed. You will take pride in serving great quality food and drink in a welcoming, relaxed and friendly environment,You will need to be an early bird as our restaurants can open as early as 6am.Often our busiest time is over the weekend so you will need to be flexible to work over those days.In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;A fun environment where you will receive training and support to develop progressWagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each weekTips paid monthly28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)Free meal whilst on dutyFree use of our brilliant gym on site and discounted Spa treatmentsDiscounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the countryFree car parkingPension Life assuranceLong service awards including free meals and free stays with your friends and familyIND001The Crown Inn is set on the riverside of the picturesque village of Pooley Bridge and is a tourist hotspot in the summer months. With a restaurant, bar and guest rooms, it's a busy place to work and you never know what each shift might bring.It is part of Daniel Thwaites, a Lancashire company that has been synonymous with hospitality for over 200 years. Its inns, hotels and spas are collectively known as The House of Daniel Thwaites but the company also owns a brewery, stables and 250 pubs throughout the country.