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 Head Chef to work with us at wonderful workplace site. This site provides breakfast, lunch and some evening meals. We feed 200-800people each day.Location: UxbridgeSalary: Up to £41,000 per annum depending on experience Working Pattern: 5 over 7, 40 hours per week, shifts between 7am to 3.30pm, 12pm to 8pm - predominantly Monday - Friday but there will be one weekend required per monthKey Responsibilities:To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customersTo ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectationsTo be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standardOverall responsibility for managing the kitchen team of 8 peopleProvide feedback and coaching on performance To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene trainingOur Ideal Candidate: Great with client relationshipsPassionate about providing innovative and creative fresh food each dayKeen to lead and motivate a strong kitchen teamWhat\'s in it for you? Working with Gather and 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 Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers About UsAs part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.Gather and GatherCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!