Overview
Salary: £42000 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
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 Chef Manager to join our team in Luton.
Location: Luton, LU1 3BA
Rate of Pay: £42,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 07:30am – 16:00pm
Purpose of the Role
To manage the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, customer service, hygiene, and financial performance while leading and developing the catering team.
Key Responsibilities
•Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of high-quality food.
•Manage all aspects of kitchen and front-of-house catering operations.
•Lead, train, and motivate team members to deliver excellent customer service.
•Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies.
•Complete food safety documentation and maintain audit standards.
•Control food, labour, and operating costs to meet budget targets.
•Manage stock ordering, deliveries, stock takes, and supplier relationships.
•Monitor sales and implement initiatives to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
•Handle customer feedback and resolve complaints professionally.
•Manage staff rotas, holidays, absence, and performance reviews.
Manage staff rotas, holidays, absence, and performance reviews.
•Ensure equipment is maintained and report any maintenance issues promptly.
•Complete all administrative tasks, including financial reporting and payroll submissions.
Skills and Experience
•Previous experience in a Chef Manager or Senior Chef role.
•Strong leadership and people management skills.
•Excellent food production and menu-planning knowledge.
•Good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP procedures.
•Strong financial and cost-control awareness.
•Good communication and organisational skills.
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
Reference: com/0911/42209001/52844919/SU
Location: Luton
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