Sous Chef

Gather & Gather UK; Heywood; On-site; GBP 44,083,200 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare app access

Family support

Job summary

Gather & Gather UK is seeking a Sous Chef to join our award-winning team at a 24/7 distribution centre in the Heywood area. You will support the Head Chef, lead a kitchen team, ensure quality and control costs in a high-volume environment.

You will work Monday–Friday, 6:00–14:00, 40 hours per week, with potential night/weekend cover in emergencies. Competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and coordinating service.
• Solid understanding of food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Ability to assist with menu development and seasonal planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and service delivery meet expectations.
• Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control while minimising waste.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health & safety and due diligence procedures.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal menu planning.
• Oversee kitchen operations and service in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Monitor labour costs and assist with rota management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained kitchen environment.
• Support hospitality, events and functions as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team.

Location

OL10 2TN

Rate of Pay

£16.00 per hour

Shift Pattern

Monday-Friday, 6:00-14:00 40 hours per week (May need to cover nights & weekends in emergencies as this is a 24/7 Distribution Centre)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, coach, and develop the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service delivery.
• Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control while minimising waste.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health & safety, and due diligence procedures.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal menu planning.
• Oversee kitchen operations and service in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Monitor labour costs and support effective rota management.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-maintained kitchen environment.
• Support the delivery of hospitality, events, and special functions as required.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers