Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering company in Greater London is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at University College Hall. The ideal candidate will lead a team of 16 staff, focusing on food quality and managing various kitchen tasks. Offering a salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum and a range of benefits including personal development and life assurance, this position requires a candidate with strong leadership and kitchen management skills.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to develop menus considering nutritional and customer preferences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for breakfast, brunch, and dinner services.
• Lead and manage a team of kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Develop and plan menus based on customer preferences and budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food quality management

Cost control

Job description

Job Introduction

At Gather & 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 a Chef Manager at London University College Hall.

Location

University of London, College Hall, WC1E 7HZ

Rate of pay

£38,000 - £40,000 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 300 covers.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 16 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 labour 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