Head Chef Monday - Friday

Compass Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather & Gather is seeking a Head Chef for their new Quick Service Diner at Lloyds Banking Group in Birmingham. The role involves overseeing food preparation, managing a team, and developing creative menus. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered, emphasizing personal development and well-being.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical coverage

Eye care

Wellbeing strategies

Family-friendly support

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations.
• Creativity in menu development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standards.
• Ensure timely food production for smooth service.
• Manage a team of 5 Chefs.

Skills

Food quality

Hygiene standards

Menu planning

Team management

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are recognized as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts. We are passionate about great food and coffee, and placing our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef.

Location:

Lloyds Banking Group Head Office - Birmingham City Centre

Rate of Pay:

£35,000 per annum

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week, 7am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday (Office hours only)

About The Role:

We are excited to launch our Quick Service Diner concept at Lloyds Banking Group in Birmingham with a newly renovated site opening soon. This new food offer will feature weekly hot counter Pop-Ups, including dishes from our Pizza and Rotisserie stations, along with a Fresh Baked Goods Chef's Table and daily office hospitality menus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standards.
• Ensure timely food production for smooth service.
• Maintain availability of all necessary ingredients for menus.
• Develop and plan menus aligned with client and customer expectations.
• Be creative in menu planning, involving clients and customers.
• Manage a team of 5 Chefs.
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standards.
• Take overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team.
• Provide feedback and coaching on performance.
• Ensure the team completes up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather offers numerous benefits, as people are at the core of our values:

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical coverage
• Eye care
• Wellbeing strategies, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family-friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with leadership
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Support for professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service awards
• Discount vouchers for high street stores