Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A workplace catering company in London is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at Nutford House. The role involves managing a team, maintaining food quality for over 150 guests, and developing seasonal menus. Candidates must have managerial kitchen experience and strong culinary skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal development. Competitive salary of £38,000 per annum.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a managerial kitchen role is required.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food hygiene regulations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high food quality.
• Lead, manage, and support kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Develop and plan menus based on availability and budget.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct regular stock takes and manage inventory efficiently.
• Facilitate team communication and align on operational priorities.

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Job Introduction

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 great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager at Nutford House.

Location: University of London, Nutford House

Rate of pay: £38,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, with a primary focus on breakfast, brunch, and dinner services, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and timeliness for 150-180 guests per sitting.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 10-20 kitchen and front-of-house staff, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring consistent performance through active supervision and engagement.
• 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.

What’s in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• 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