Relief Chef Manager

Gather & Gather UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This exciting role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and personal development. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to shine in a leading food service company. Join a team that values diversity and empowers its members to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Free meals

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a similar role is essential.
• Flexible working hours and a passion for great food are key.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee menu changes and act on customer feedback.
• Maintain hygiene standards and ensure kitchen inventory.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Customer Service

Menu Development

Food Hygiene Standards

Inventory Management

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ Equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for career progression, investment in our people, and recognition for those who excel.

Working with us comes with many benefits, including:

• Operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing strategy, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events and leadership communication
• Holiday purchase scheme
• High street discount vouchers
• Free meals

Shift patterns typically involve 5 out of 7 days.

If you are passionate about culinary excellence, here is what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Acting on customer feedback to enhance service
• Assisting in creating new menus and food concepts
• Representing CH&CO positively to maintain our brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have supervisory experience in a similar role
• Possess a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

Job Reference: com/3004/48560001/52736242/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.