Head Chef Monday-Friday

Gather & Gather UK; London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job description

LinkedIn London is one of Gather & Gather’s flagship locations, and we’re on a mission to redefine workplace dining. Think fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients crafted into vibrant, chef-led experiences that break the mold of traditional office catering.

This position is Monday - Friday working from 7am to 3/3.30pm each day. We are looking for a Head Chef to lead a team of 6 spread over 2 kitchens.

Salary: £45,884 per annum

Experience in Contract Catering is preferred.

Our menus? They’re all about innovation, bold flavours, and interactive service—grazing plates plated live, bringing our chefs front and centre. Backed by our off-site production kitchen preps the main offer, but it all comes to life on-site, where chefs build, finish, and present eye-catching dishes that fuel LinkedIn’s team in the best way possible.

The Role:

We need a trailblazing chef who’s ready to shake up workplace dining, someone who thrives on creativity—not just in the food, but in its delivery, presentation, and guest interaction. You’ll be working closely with our Ireland team on menu development, seasonal offerings, and global food trends, all while infusing personality and flair into every service.

Hospitality is a big part of this role. We’re moving away from standard office catering and into dynamic, balanced, and exciting food experiences. It’s about using top-tier local ingredients, crafting vibrant menus, and ensuring every dish tells a story.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivating an open, passionate, and fun kitchen culture.
• Pushing the boundaries of workplace dining with creative, innovative menus.
• Leading and mentoring both on-site and CPU kitchen teams.
• Keeping dishes fresh, exciting, and in line with our scratch-cooked ethos.
• Engaging with LinkedIn teams to understand what they want—and delivering.
• Championing sustainability, seasonality, and minimal food waste.
• Managing budgets, food costs, and kitchen efficiencies.
• Ensuring consistency and high standards in both prep and presentation.

What's in it for you?

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Job Reference: com/2403/48506001/52701470/R/SU #Gather and Gather

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!