Head Chef Monday-Friday

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. we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team.

Location:

Sunbury on Themes, TW16 7LN

Working Pattern:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay:

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-site operation featuring a restaurant, three food outlets, and three cafés, delivering a varied hospitality offering across multiple venues.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all food across daily service and events.
• Lead kitchen operations for hospitality events of up to 1500 covers.
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and manage the kitchen budget effectively.
• Conduct stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Work closely with clients and management on menu planning, tastings, and special events.
• Lead, coach, and support a small kitchen team of 10+ people.
• Ensure all team members receive appropriate training, development, and performance feedback.
• Oversee smooth day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.

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 includes Annual 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 people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Job Reference: com/1308/ / /SU #Gather and Gather

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!

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