Relief Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering expert is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to oversee food preparation and service in Northampton. The role involves managing kitchen operations, implementing menu changes, and ensuring high standards of food hygiene. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, emphasizing personal development and well-being.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Eye care

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Family-friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Support for professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes and employee awards

Long service awards

Access to high street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and catering.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene regulations.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and oversee menu changes.
• Monitor inventory and maintain hygiene standards.
• Act on customer feedback to improve services.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Customer Feedback Management

Hygiene Standards Compliance

Job description

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Job Introduction

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, and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Relief Chef Manager.

Location: Northampton (Field-based role with required travel between Northampton and Watford)

Rate of Pay: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum, mileage can be expensed

Working Pattern: Predominantly Monday - Friday, 7am to 3pm, 40 hours per week, with weekend flexibility required

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Gather & Gather and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather offers many benefits! We prioritize our people, and have developed a range of perks to keep you motivated and supported.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• 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 our leadership team
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Support for professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and employee awards
• Long service awards
• Access to high street discount vouchers