Chef Manager 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.

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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 Leeds.

Salary: £37,500 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 6:30-15:00, 40 hours per week

Location: LS10 1AB

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the kitchen during high-volume service, managing up to 800 covers at peak periods, ensuring consistent quality, timing, and presentation of high-end plated dishes, including the daily main course offer.
Deliver a high-quality, budget-controlled menu with a focus on premium plated meals and a consistent "dish of the day" that meets both client expectations and commercial targets.
Oversee production for the 24-hour micro market and ensure it is fully stocked before close, alongside preparing hot locker pre-order meals for 6pm collection, maintaining freshness, availability, and presentation.
Manage, train, and support kitchen staff, ensuring strong performance, food safety compliance, and efficient service during peak periods.
Drive culinary innovation and sales growth by delivering exceptional food standards, pushing boundaries, and leading from the front-collaborating closely with the team to showcase and maximise the use of seasonal and client-led products

Requirement:

Strong background in high-end restaurants and/or high-quality contract catering

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! xwzovoh 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