Chef Manager Monday - Friday

Gather & Gather UK; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative food company in Uxbridge is looking for a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations. You will manage a team, ensure high food quality, and develop seasonal menus. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in menu planning and staff management. This role offers a salary of £38,000 per annum with various employee benefits including personal development and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Access to Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations with high standards.
• Ability to lead and support team members effectively.
• Skills in menu planning and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for 60 - 100 covers.
• Lead and support the kitchen team to achieve high performance.
• Develop and plan menus considering seasonal availability.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food quality management

Staff management

Cost control

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: Uxbridge, UB11 1EZ

Rate of Pay: £38,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:00am - 15:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and timeliness for up to 60 - 100 covers.
• Lead, manage, and support a team, 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 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