Area Support Chef Manager | Lead Multi-Site Kitchens

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development

Life Assurance

Pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare support app

Eye care

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Salary finance

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I's Gather & Gather division is seeking an Area Support Chef Manager to provide hands-on support across multiple sites in London and surrounding areas, driving high standards and strong client relationships.

The role requires managing teams, adapting to varied environments, and balancing priorities across sites, with a 40-hour week and a Monday-Friday pattern; a driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams.
• Experience managing multiple sites and teams across a region.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards and menu innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support across multiple sites, stepping in where needed – from leading kitchens to offering practical support during busy periods
• Demonstrate strong people management, motivating and supporting teams to deliver consistently high standards
• Adapt quickly to different environments, being reactive and solutions-focused across varied sites and challenges
• Manage time efficiently to balance priorities across multiple locations and demands
• Build and maintain positive client relationships, acting as a professional ambassador when client engagement is required
• Support sites with differing needs – from counter service operations to large-scale, high-volume production environments
• Maintain and drive high food and service standards across all locations
• Bring a strong understanding of food, innovation, and current trends to enhance menus and customer experience
• Champion and promote the Gather & Gather brand, ensuring consistency and quality across all touchpoints

Skills

People management

Multi-site support

Kitchen leadership

Time management

Client relationships

Food standards

Brand promotion

Job description

Compass Group UK&I's Gather & Gather division is seeking an Area Support Chef Manager to provide hands-on support across multiple sites in London and surrounding areas, driving high standards and strong client relationships.

The role requires managing teams, adapting to varied environments, and balancing priorities across sites, with a 40-hour week and a Monday-Friday pattern; a driving licence is desirable.