Chef Manager

Gather & Gather UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather & Gather UK is seeking a Chef Manager for University of London - College Halls. In this role, you will lead the kitchen team, innovate menu offerings, and manage various administrative tasks. This position promises personal development opportunities, competitive pay, and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

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

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning and food safety.
• Ability to handle administrative duties effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and manage kitchen staff.
• Update menus to reflect seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
• Handle administrative tasks such as ordering and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Administrative Skills

Education

Culinary Degree or Certification

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a Chef Manager to work with us at University of London - College Halls. This is a position which will involve working 40 hours per week, predominantly Monday - Friday, with flexibility to support weekends and evenings as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the kitchen team
• Updating menus
• Working closely with the culinary chef
• Handling administrative tasks such as orders, rotas, and other essential duties

What's in it for you:

• 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!