Operations Chef- Lates

gategroup; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Free parking

Paid holiday

Company sick pay

Pension from day one

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Staff discount platform

Cycle to work

Free uniform

Job summary

gategroup is seeking an Operations Chef in the UK to join our fast-paced culinary team producing high-quality in-flight meals for travelers worldwide. You’ll manage production shifts, supervise staff, and uphold food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Bring chef experience in high-volume catering, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to work under pressure with accuracy. This role offers £15.99 per hour plus overtime, free meals, parking, a pension from day one, and a

Qualifications

• Chef experience in high-volume catering/production.
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy.
• Self-motivated, detail-focused and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production shifts
• Train and guide shift staff, ensuring correct procedures are followed
• Prepare and cook food items to approved recipes and specifications
• Monitor yields and ensure minimal waste
• Maintain quality production standards across all dishes
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and gategroup regulations
• Prepare material lists for designated recipes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace

Skills

Chef experience

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Reliable

Under pressure

Job description

Operations Chef – gategroup

£15.99 per hour + overtime | 4 on 2 off | Complimentary meals | Free parking

Join our fast-paced culinary team and help produce high-quality in-flight meals enjoyed by customers around the world. As an Operations Chef, you’ll prepare and cook dishes to exact specifications, manage production shifts, support staff training, and maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Bring your skills, energy, and passion to a fast-paced kitchen where every dish takes flight.

What life as a Chef with gategroup Looks Like

• £15.99 per hour + generous overtime benefits
• Complimentary meals & beverages
• Free uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Paid holiday
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme from day one
• Employee support programme (including free counselling sessions)
• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• Access to a staff discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme

What you’ll be doing:

As part of our busy kitchen team, you will:

• Manage daily production shifts
• Train and guide shift staff, ensuring correct procedures are followed
• Prepare and cook food items to approved recipes and specifications
• Monitor yields and ensure minimal waste
• Maintain quality production standards across all dishes
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and gategroup regulations
• Prepare material lists for designated recipes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Chef experience in high-volume catering/production
• Strong teamwork, communication & time-management
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy
• Self‑motivated, detail-focused, and reliable

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation recognised for its global culinary standards, innovation, and commitment to excellence. You’ll work in a creative, fast-paced environment where your ideas are valued, and your culinary expertise helps shape customer experiences worldwide.

Successful candidates must evidence right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history.

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply now and join our global catering team.