Chef Manager Monday - Friday

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering expert in Hatfield is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations, manage food quality, and develop seasonal menus. The role includes preparing meals for up to 100 people and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategies

Family-friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Background in contract catering required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food and managing kitchen operations.
• Ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.
• Managing kitchen budget and controlling food costs.

Skills

Contract Catering

Job description

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Job Introduction

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts. We are passionate about great food and coffee, and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager.

Location:

Hatfield, AL10 8XB

Rate of Pay:

£35,000 - £37,000 per annum

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preparing delicious food
2. Managing key aspects of the kitchen, including Health & Safety, and Training & Development
3. Cooking for up to 100 people per day, including classic and street food meals
4. Managing and working alongside a kitchen supervisor
5. Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage
6. Developing a great working relationship with clients, team, and customers to ensure the catering contract grows positively
7. Ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety, with proper storage, handling, and preparation according to regulations
8. Developing and implementing seasonal menus considering customer preferences, dietary needs, and cost-effectiveness
9. Managing the kitchen budget, controlling food costs, and monitoring stock levels
10. Addressing kitchen issues promptly and implementing solutions for smooth operations

Ideal Candidate

Should have a background in contract catering.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather offers numerous benefits, including:

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• Wellbeing strategies, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family-friendly support
• Regular social events and leadership communication
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service awards
• High street discount vouchers