Chef Manager

Compass Group; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager in Kidlington to oversee kitchen operations, lead a team, and manage menu planning. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, highlighting personal development and work-life balance. Candidates should have experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills.

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

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management is required.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and manage a team of kitchen staff.
• Plan menus in line with seasonal availability.
• Manage staff rotas and scheduling.
• Conduct regular stock takes.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Stock management

Communication

Job description

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 inKidlington.

Location:Kidlington , OX5 1GN

Rate of Pay: £38,938.00 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5/7

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations,

• Lead, manage, and support a team of 5 kitchen 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.

• Assist with admin task such as payroll, ordering stock and health and safety paperwork

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
• 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