Join Our Team as a Chef Manager at Gather & Gather!
At Gather & Gather, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts. Our passion for great food and great coffee drives us to put our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are excited to announce an opening for a Chef Manager at Nutford House.
Location
University of London, Nutford House
Compensation
Rate of pay: £38,000 per annum
Working Pattern
40 hours per week, 5 over 7
Your Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily kitchen operations, focusing on breakfast, brunch, and dinner services for 150–180 guests per sitting, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and timeliness.
* Lead and support a team of 10–20 kitchen and front-of-house staff, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring consistent performance through active supervision and engagement.
* Develop and plan menus that align with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines, while maintaining variety, nutritional balance, and cost control.
* Manage staff rotas and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage across all services, while monitoring working hours to comply with labor regulations.
* Conduct regular stock takes, maintain stock levels, place timely orders, minimize waste, and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
* Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and timely updates to ensure alignment on daily operations and kitchen priorities.
What’s in it for You?
Working with Gather & Gather comes with a host of benefits! We believe that people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we've developed a range of perks and development opportunities to keep you happy and fulfilled.
* Personal Development and Training opportunities
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Private medical eligibility
* Eye care
* A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
* Family-friendly support
* Regular social events and open communication with our leaders
* A holiday purchase scheme
* Volunteering days
* Professional subscriptions
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Long service awards
* Access to fantastic high street discount vouchers
If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation, we want to hear from you!