Job Introduction
At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of Ireland & the UK’s most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food, great coffee and putting our team members and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to work in a prestigious work place in Manchester.
Location: M3 3BG
Rate of Pay: £37,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday , 7:00am - 15:30pm , some evening availability will be needed for hospitality events
Key Responsibilities:
- To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
- To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
- To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
- To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations
- To be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers
- Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
- Overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team
- Provide feedback and coaching on performance
- To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training
- Leading a team of 4 Chefs & 4 KP's
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
- Minimum 5-year experience in a thriving kitchen
- strong understanding of kitchen logistics
- Must be organized
- Team Player
- Strong fresh food background
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
- 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