Regional Development & Support Chef | Menu Innovation

Gather + Gather; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development and Training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare Support App

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Volunteering days

Job summary

Gather + Gather is recruiting for an Area Development & Support Chef to cover sites in the North, mainly Yorkshire/Manchester, with a full driving license and own car. The role is a 40-hour week, Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, with some weekend support. Salary is £35,000 per annum plus benefits, and mileage is covered.

Responsibilities include providing relief chef cover, developing site teams, and elevating food offerings to meet brand standards while maintaining safety and quality across all sites.

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 + Gather is recruiting for an Area Development & Support Chef to cover sites in the North, mainly Yorkshire/Manchester, with a full driving license and own car. The role is a 40-hour week, Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, with some weekend support. Salary is £35,000 per annum plus benefits, and mileage is covered.

Responsibilities include providing relief chef cover, developing site teams, and elevating food offerings to meet brand standards while maintaining safety and quality across all sites.