Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workplace catering is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee operations at the University of London. This role involves managing a diverse team and ensuring high standards of service for varied dining experiences. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits while leading a dedicated kitchen team.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy access

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 managing a kitchen or food service environment.
• Ability to handle team dynamics and ensure high food quality.
• Knowledge of stock control and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for breakfast, brunch, and dinner services.
• Manage and support a team of kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Develop and plan menus according to seasonal availability and customer preferences.

Skills

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Stock Control

Communication

Job description

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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 to work with us at University of London.

The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team of 10-15 staff, and handling the administrative aspects of the business, including stock control and daily/weekly procedures. The Chef Manager will also be expected to work weekends or bank holidays when required.

The site provides breakfast and dinner during weekdays, and brunch instead of breakfast on weekends.

Location: University of London

Rate of pay: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7

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 150-180 guests per sitting.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 10-20 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 & 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

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!