Support Chef Manager- South West

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Support Chef Manager to oversee operations in the South and South West. The role involves managing teams, ensuring quality service, and maintaining client relationships. Competitive pay and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Eye care benefits

Wellbeing programs

Family support initiatives

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition and awards programs

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• UK driving license required for site visits.
• Experience in volume cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Managing teams effectively.
• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Strong financial management skills.

Skills

Volume Cooking

Team Management

Financial Management

Client Relationship Building

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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Job Introduction

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK's and 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 Support Chef Manager to join our team.

Location: The position will cover the South and South West, focusing on Bristol, Swindon, Reading, and Oxford along the M4 corridor.

Rate of pay: £37,000 per annum + benefits + mileage and travel reimbursement.

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with a 5 over 7 schedule.

Requirements: A UK driving license is required. Mileage will be paid for site visits while on support duty. Own transport is necessary to access sites.

Key responsibilities:

1. Experience in volume cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
2. Managing teams effectively.
3. Strong financial management skills.
4. Building and maintaining excellent client relationships.
5. Passion for fresh food and quality service.

What’s in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather offers numerous perks, including:

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Eye care benefits
• Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family support initiatives
• Regular social events and leadership communications
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition and awards programs
• Long service awards
• High street discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

As part of Compass, we serve in around 6,000 venues, helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections. Join us to advance your career with industry leaders, enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and unmatched learning opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs, fostering a culture where colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength!