Location
6 Lingard Ave, North London, London NW9 5BG

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

Salary
£44,000 per annum

About the Role
Gather & Gather is passionate about crafting food onsite using the best ingredients. We believe a balanced, plant-focused, natural, fresh, and sustainable menu boosts productivity and keeps customers motivated and happy at work. We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate, and unite our customers.

We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Chef Manager to join our dedicated catering team in a highly innovative corporate environment. You will plan, organise, and direct the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring the company’s reputation for quality is consistently enhanced with customers and clients.

This role requires a hands-on approach, taking responsibility for food production covering all employee dining as well as an extensive range of pop-ups. You will possess an exceptional drive for quality and innovation and be responsible for all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH compliance.

The Chef Manager will implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to support budgetary control and monitor all kitchen costs against agreed budgets.

Experience
Proven experience as a Chef Manager with a track record of catering for large numbers while making each customer feel their meal is individually prepared.

About you
- A big personality with great people skills
- Ability to lead, develop, train, and inspire a small team
- Passionate about food and customer service with strong enthusiasm
- Recognises that customer engagement is key
- Skilled in food innovation and development, up to date with current food trends
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Superb culinary skills
- Good financial understanding
- High standards and quality driven
- Excellent organisational skills
- A 'Can do' attitude

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant culinary qualifications and food safety certifications would be advantageous.