Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in Coventry. You will manage a team of 10, develop seasonal menus, and ensure high standards of food quality and service. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work creatively within budgetary guidelines. A competitive salary of £36,500 per annum is offered, along with numerous benefits including training opportunities, pension, and health support.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen team is essential.
• Ability to develop creative and seasonal menus.
• Strong communication skills to engage with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality.
• Lead and manage kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Plan and develop menus based on availability and customer preferences.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations and manage staff schedules.
• Conduct stock takes and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations management

Menu development

Cost control

Job description

Job Introduction

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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 Coventry.

Location: Coventry, CV23 9LP

Rate of Pay: £36,500 per annum

Working Pattern: 5/7 , 40 hours per week, 7am - 3pm, flexibility required

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, with a primary focus on breakfast, brunch, and dinner services, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 10 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 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 includesAnnual 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