Head Chef Monday - Friday

Gather & Gather UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical insurance eligibility

Wellbeing initiatives

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes and awards

Discount vouchers for high street stores

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen teams.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to develop and plan menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standards.
• Manage a team of 5 chefs and ensure smooth service.
• Develop and plan menus aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Food preparation

Team management

Menu planning

Creativity

Food hygiene

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are recognized as one of the UK's and 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 to 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:

1. Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standards.
2. Produce food in a timely manner to ensure smooth service.
3. Ensure all ingredients required for menus are available.
4. Develop and plan menus aligned with client and customer expectations.
5. Be creative in menu planning, involving clients and customers.
6. Manage a team of 5 chefs.
7. Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.
8. Take overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team.
9. Provide feedback and coaching on performance.
10. Ensure the kitchen 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. These include:

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