Support Chef Manager- South West

Compass Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering expert is looking for a Support Chef Manager to oversee operations across the South and South West UK. This role involves managing a team, ensuring quality service, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in volume cooking and financial management, along with a valid UK driving license. Join a company that values personal development and offers competitive pay with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Personal development and training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Eye care benefits

Wellbeing programs

Family support initiatives

Social events

High street discounts

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving license is essential.
• Experience in managing and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop team members.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Passion for fresh food and quality service.

Skills

Volume Cooking

Financial Management

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Support Chef Manager - South & South West UK

Gather & Gather, renowned as one of the UK's and Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts, is passionate about great food and coffee, prioritizing our employees and customers. We are seeking a Support Chef Manager to join our team.

Location: Covering the South and South West, focusing on Bristol, Swindon, Reading, and Oxford along the M4 corridor.

Rate of pay: £37,000 per annum + benefits + mileage and travel expenses.

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with a 5 over 7 schedule.

Requirements: A valid UK driving license is essential. Mileage will be paid for site visits while on support duty. Own transport is required to access sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in volume cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Managing and developing team members
• Strong financial management skills
• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships
• Passion for fresh food and quality service

What We Offer

Working with Gather & Gather offers numerous benefits and development opportunities:

• Personal development and training
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Private medical insurance
• Eye care benefits
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and salary finance
• Family support initiatives
• Social events and leadership communication
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service recognition
• High street discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

As part of Compass Group, we serve in approximately 6,000 venues, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and learning.

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