About us

As 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.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Chef Manager to join Gather and Gather on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

You'll lead from the pass, running the kitchen and the wider catering operation, developing your team and delivering food and service to be proud of.

What you'll do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front so everyone can excel
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Overseeing all catering operations, including ordering, stock control and food waste
• Managing budgets and meeting financial targets
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across all catering and service teams

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Chef Manager will:

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Be ambitious and always looking to upskill
• Be able to work under pressure, with a safety-first mindset

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Compass 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!