Development And Support Chef Manager

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in the UK is seeking a Development and Support Chef Manager to create and manage menus, produce food efficiently, and coordinate with team members. The ideal candidate will have experience in menu development and strong communication skills. This full-time role is based in London, with a salary of £43,000 per annum and requires some weekend flexibility. Perks include personal development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 menu development that aligns with client needs.
• Ability to produce high-quality food consistently.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Invent and create menus tailored to client needs.
• Produce food efficiently for smooth service.
• Communicate ingredient requirements for planned menus.
• Cover chef/manager absences at other sites.

Skills

Menu development

Food presentation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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 Development and Support Chef Manager to join our team in London.

Location

Location: London based sites

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay: £43,000 per annum

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: Predominately Monday - Friday but weekend flexibility required

Key Responsibilities

• To invent and create menus that are in line with client and customer needs
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• To enjoy the food you produce and ensure they are ‘picture perfect’ every time
• To assist in developing and producing new service styles and food concepts
• To communicate with the relevant parties requirements for planned menus and order necessary ingredients
• Covering chef / chef manager absences in other sites

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