Chef Manager

Gather + Gather; Settle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing programme and EAP

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Gather + Gather is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager for CH&CO on a full-time basis, contract 40 hours per week. You will lead culinary operations, train teams, and deliver exceptional food concepts while driving efficiencies and ensuring high standards.

This role offers opportunities for career progression within a company that values individuality, development, and recognition of outstanding performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in running a catering operation and managing a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to control budgets and stock efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service and operations.
• Train and lead teams to excel in their roles.
• Deliver food concepts to customers and manage stock and waste.
• Oversee catering operations, inventories, and action plans.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Catering management

Food safety

Budget control

Stock control

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Chef Manager position with Compass Group UK&I.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing the efficiency of all catering operations, including managing inventories and implementing action plans
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams

Our Ideal Chef Manager Will

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mindset

Job Reference: com/0909/48254001/52754321/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, a part of 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!