Chef Manager

Gather & Gather UK; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Andover is looking for an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a team, and develop creative menus. With a salary range of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, this role offers opportunities for personal development, health benefits, and various perks including holiday allowances and professional subscriptions.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of kitchen staff.
• Skilled in menu planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 9 kitchen staff.
• Develop and plan menus based on seasonal availability.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu development

Team leadership

Cost control

Job description

Overview

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team at Andover.

Location: 4, Andover Business Park, Pioneer Rd, Andover SP11 8EZ

Rate of Pay: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5/7, 07:30am - 16:00 / 11:00am - 19:30pm

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 9 kitchen staff
• Develop and plan menus in line with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines, while maintaining variety, nutritional balance, and cost control.
• Manage staff rotas and scheduling, ensuring appropriate coverage across all services and monitoring working hours to comply with labor regulations and operational needs.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock levels, placing timely orders, minimising waste, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and clear, timely updates to ensure alignment on daily operations, service expectations, and kitchen priorities.
• Assist with admin tasks such as payroll, ordering stock and health and safety paperwork

What\u2019s in it for you?

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers