Job Introduction
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 an Executive Chef to join our team in London.
Salary: £75,000–£80,000 (depending on experience) Plus bonus
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (with very occasional weekends)
Location: London
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall food strategy across multiple locations.
- Develop innovative menus and new food concepts.
- Drive consistency, quality and excellence across all food operations.
- Coach, support and develop Site Lead Chefs.
- Work closely with the Account Director and wider leadership team.
- Visit sites regularly to provide operational support and culinary guidance.
- Lead food innovation projects and future food initiatives.
- Support site mobilisations and new opening projects where required.
Operational Details
- Strategic leadership role with some operational involvement.
- Not a hands-on Head Chef position with day-to-day kitchen responsibility.
- Regular travel between sites to support food development, projects and operational excellence.
- Responsible for the leadership and development of 5 direct reports.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong experience in menu development, food innovation and concept creation.
- Excellent knowledge of current and emerging food trends.
- A passion for driving food standards and creating modern, innovative food offers.
- Experience leading food strategy across multiple sites.
- Experience supporting mobilisations or opening new sites (desirable).
- Understanding or experience of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) concepts (desirable but not essential).
- Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous experience within contract catering or large-scale hospitality environments.
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 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