Northern Area Development & Support Chef

Chartwells Independent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare support app

Eye care

Wellbeing program

Family friendly support

Social events

Holiday purchase

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition programs

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Gather and Gather, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting for an Area Development & Support Chef to oversee relief chef coverage across the Northern region (Yorkshire/Manchester). The role offers a £35,000 salary, 40 hours weekly, primarily Monday–Friday 7am–3pm, with occasional weekend support. Must have a full driving license and own car.

Location: Yorkshire/Manchester. Benefits include life assurance, pension, holiday allowance, healthcare app access, eye care, wellbeing programs, and

Qualifications

• Must have full clean driving licence and own car to cover sites across the North (Yorkshire/Manchester).

Responsibilities

• Provide relief chef cover across sites within the Northern region, including covering Chef Manager and Head Chef absences.
• Support and develop site teams, coaching colleagues and sharing best practices.
• Help sites enhance and develop their food offer in line with Gather & Gather brand standards.
• Invent and create menus that meet client and customer needs.
• Produce food in a timely manner to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Ensure all food is presented to a high standard and is "picture perfect" every time.
• Assist in developing and introducing new food concepts and service styles.
• Communicate menu requirements and order ingredients as required.
• Support operational teams during mobilisations, staff shortages, and busy periods.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards across all sites.

Job description

Gather and Gather, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting for an Area Development & Support Chef to oversee relief chef coverage across the Northern region (Yorkshire/Manchester). The role offers a £35,000 salary, 40 hours weekly, primarily Monday–Friday 7am–3pm, with occasional weekend support. Must have a full driving license and own car.

Location: Yorkshire/Manchester. Benefits include life assurance, pension, holiday allowance, healthcare app access, eye care, wellbeing programs, and