Chef Manager

Compass Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A workplace catering expert is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at Nutford House in London. The role includes leading a team of 10 staff, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of £38,000 per annum with various employee benefits including development opportunities and life assurance.

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 discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen management role.
• Proven skills in menu planning and staff management.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high food quality.
• Lead and support a team of kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Develop and plan menus based on availability and budget.
• Manage staff scheduling and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain inventory levels.
• Facilitate effective team communication through meetings.

Skills

Team management

Menu development

Kitchen operations

Stock management

Job description

AtGather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands 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 aChef ManageratNutford House.

Location: University of London, Nutford House, W1H 5UL

Rate of pay: £38,000 per annum

Working pattern: Predominately Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, weekend flexibility required, Shifts between 7am - 3pm & 12pm - 8pm

Key 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 up to 100 covers.
• 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 withGather & Gatherhas 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