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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 Kitchen Manager to join our team at Oxford Brookes University.
Location: Oxford Brookes University, OX3 0BP
Rate of Pay: £35,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Predominantly Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, weekend and evening work required when needed
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and service
Manage, train, and motivate kitchen staff
Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Maintain compliance with UK food hygiene, health & safety regulations
Control stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships
Monitor budgets, food costs, and waste reduction
Plan menus alongside chefs to meet customer and business needs
Implement cleaning schedules and allergen controls
Ensure equipment is maintained and reported when faulty
Support recruitment, rotas, and staff performance management
Managing a team of 17
What'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
Access to Healthcare Support App which includesAnnual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
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 peopleawards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers