Group Executive Chef- Stadia

Gather & Gather UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather & Gather UK is seeking a Group Executive Chef to lead culinary excellence across various venues. This role involves overseeing menu development, training chefs, and ensuring high-quality food offerings while promoting a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive culinary experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programs

Social events

Volunteering days

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary and retail experience, preferably within stadia environments.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking abilities.
• Adherence to health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive culinary excellence through various projects.
• Develop, test, and validate new recipes.
• Motivate and lead a high-performing culinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Innovative thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Food Safety Level 3

IOSH certification

City & Guilds diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Group Executive Chef

At Gather & Gather, we are recognized as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive catering experts. We are passionate about great food, excellent coffee, and prioritizing our employees and customers. We are currently recruiting for a Group Executive Chef to oversee our Stadia and Venues estate, working with sites in London, Southampton, Charlton, Watford, and Peterborough.

Location: Flexible, with travel required to London, Southampton, Charlton, Watford, and Peterborough

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, with a 5 over 7 shift pattern based on business needs

Join our team to lead culinary excellence and innovation across our UK estate. As Group Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary activities, ensure high-quality menu development, and train our chefs to the highest standards across various sites.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive culinary excellence through various projects in collaboration with our executive chefs
2. Support and develop food offerings across the business
3. Develop, test, and validate new recipes in line with our culinary team
4. Build rapport and share best practices with other chefs within the organization
5. Lead culinary initiatives relevant to new client projects
6. Provide guidance to chefs and operators, promoting quality, safety, and a positive work environment
7. Motivate and lead a high-performing culinary team to achieve strategic goals
8. Support new business opportunities as they arise

Ideal Candidate:

1. Extensive culinary and retail experience, preferably within stadia environments
2. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
3. Clear leadership style
4. Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking abilities
5. Excellent organizational and time management skills
6. Adherence to health & safety practices
7. Food Safety Level 3, IOSH certification
8. City & Guilds diploma or equivalent qualification

Benefits:

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Eye care
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family support services
• Social events and leadership communication
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition and awards programs
• Long service awards
• High street discount vouchers