Head Chef- Monday - Friday

Compass Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather & Gather, a leading workplace catering expert, is seeking a Head Chef in Watford. The role involves overseeing food preparation, managing a kitchen team, and ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene. Benefits include personal development opportunities, life assurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing strategy.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Family-friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and awards

Long service awards

Access to high street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen team and food preparation.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Creativity in menu planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standard.
• Manage the kitchen team, overseeing 2-4 staff members.
• Develop and plan menus aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Food preparation

Team management

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts. We are passionate about great food and coffee, prioritizing our employees and customers in everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join us in Watford.

Location:

Watford

Rate of pay:

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Working pattern:

40 hours per week, predominantly Monday - Friday, between 7am to 4pm

Key responsibilities

1. Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standard.
2. Ensure timely food production for smooth customer service.
3. Maintain availability of all necessary ingredients for menus.
4. Develop and plan menus aligned with client and customer expectations.
5. Be creative in menu planning, involving clients and customers.
6. Uphold high standards of food quality and hygiene.
7. Manage the kitchen team, overseeing 2-4 staff members.
8. Provide feedback and coaching to team members.
9. Ensure the team has up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training.

What's in it for you?

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

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family-friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with leadership
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service awards
• Access to high street discount vouchers