Chef Manager

Job Introduction

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager.

Location: Leeds, LS10 1AS

Rate of pay: £36,786 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days, Shifts between 6:30am – 3pm, flexibility required

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with a focus on breakfast and brunch service. Hospitality support is occasional. Maintain strong HSE standards, with regular supermarket audits in place, as food is produced for multiple supermarket partners.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and timely service for up to 125 covers.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 7 kitchen and front-of-house staff, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring consistent performance through active supervision and engagement.
• Develop and plan menus in line with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines, while maintaining variety, nutritional balance, and cost control.
• Manage staff rotas and scheduling, ensuring appropriate coverage across all services and monitoring working hours to comply with labor regulations and operational needs.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock levels, placing timely orders, minimising waste, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and clear, timely updates to ensure alignment on daily operations, service expectations, and kitchen priorities.

What’s in it for you

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\’ve developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• 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