Area Support Sous Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Area Support Sous Chef, where your culinary creativity will shine! This role involves designing and preparing high-quality menus across multiple sites in Manchester. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to quality, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. Enjoy competitive pay and fantastic benefits, including personal development opportunities, life assurance, and private medical cover. If you're passionate about food and looking for a rewarding career in catering, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical cover

Eye care

Wellbeing programs

Family support initiatives

Regular social events

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driving license and own car.
• Experience in menu design and food preparation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and create menus tailored to client and customer needs.
• Prepare food efficiently to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure all dishes are of high quality and visually appealing.

Skills

Menu Design

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Team Coordination

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts. We are passionate about great food and coffee, and placing our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for an Area Support Sous Chef to work across multiple sites in the North, around Manchester.

Location: Manchester

Rate of pay: £30,000 per annum + fantastic benefits

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, mainly Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm. Some weekend support may be required.

Requirements: Must have a full clean driving license and own car. Mileage is covered.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and create menus tailored to client and customer needs.
2. Prepare food efficiently to ensure smooth service.
3. Ensure all dishes are of high quality and visually appealing.
4. Assist in developing new service styles and food concepts.
5. Coordinate with relevant parties for planned menus and ingredient orders.

What’s in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather offers numerous benefits! We value our people and have developed a range of development opportunities and perks:

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical cover
• Eye care
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family support initiatives
• Regular social events and leadership communication
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition and awards programs
• Long service awards
• Discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

As part of Compass, we serve around 6,000 venues, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections. Join us to develop your career with an industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, excellent perks, and unparalleled learning opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength.