Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Coventry is seeking a Chef Manager to enhance food service and manage a team of 10. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, hold a Food Hygiene Certificate, and ensure high standards of food quality. You will develop menus, oversee daily operations, and deliver exceptional customer service. The position offers competitive salary and strong benefits, including personal development opportunities and a pension plan.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Great wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Catering experience is highly desirable.
• Willingness to work across weekends and late cover if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan menus based on client needs.
• Produce food timely for smooth customer service.
• Manage a team of 10 with approximately 200 covers a day.
• Ensure food quality and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Passion for food and great service

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work quickly

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Allergens Certificate

Job description

Job Introduction

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At Gather and Gather 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 wonderful site in Coventry.

Location: Coventry

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday - 07:00-15:30 but 7 days operation so managing rotas for 7 days - flexibility is a must

Key responsibilities will include:

• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer needs
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• Work effectively with all colleagues at the relevant site to ensure excellent customer service
• Managing a team of 10 and responsible for approximately 200 covers a day
• Making outstanding quality food that is 'picture perfect' every time
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
• Working across 7 day operation, breakfast, lunch, back shift & night shift

Our ideal Candidate will:

• Be passionate about food and great service
• Already hold Level 2 Food Hygiene & Allergens Certificate
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work quickly
• Willing to work across weekend/ late cover if needed
• Contract catering experience would be highly desirable

What's in it for you?

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

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• 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