Chef Manager Monday - Friday

Gather & Gather UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known catering company in London is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee daily catering operations. You will ensure high-quality service, manage budgets, and lead a team in food preparation. Ideal candidates have experience in catering management and a strong grasp of food safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

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 catering operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and control the catering operation.
• Order stock, control budgets, and record revenue.
• Supervise the team in food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety compliance

Budget management

Catering operations

Team training and motivation

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 in London.

Location: 114 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0BE

Rate of Pay: £38,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, Shifts usually between 7:00am - 3:30pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 9:00am to 5:30pm, evening availability required for occasional events

Site is due to open December 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• On a day-to-day basis you’ll plan, organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided.
• You’ll be responsible ordering stock, control budgets and record income and expenses.
• You’ll ensure that the service provided is first-class through training and motivating the team.
• You’ll organise and supervise the team in preparing and presenting food to the highest quality.
• You’ll ensure that everyone works to strict compliance-led Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.
• You’ll ensure that team members are available for their required shifts and that there are enough staff to cover busy periods.

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
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• 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