Job Introduction
At Gather & Gather Stadia, we specialise in hospitality for community-focused sports venues, delivering locally inspired, high-quality food and drink that elevates both the fan and guest experience and drives lasting impact. We take a boutique approach: combining personalised service, strong local partnerships and menus built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients that reflect the unique character of every stadium and its community.
We’re proud to bring energy, creativity, and care to every match day and event – and we’re looking for a Chef Manager to join our team in Oldham.
Location: Oldham - OL2 6JG
Rate of pay: £35,000 per annum
Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 07:00 - 15:30 (occasional Sundays for cover)
Key responsibilities
Managing team of 4 to provide busy breakfast and lunch service. Responsible for all aspects of H&S, quality, as well as achieving commercial targets.
Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and timely service for up to Approx. 150 covers per day, canteen style service.
- 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