Overview

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Shift hours: Full Time

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 a Relief Chef Manager to join our team. 

Location: Bury St Edmunds & Surrounding areas

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 5 over 7 but predominately Monday-Friday  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality food that consistently exceeds client and customer expectations.
  • Lead and support kitchen teams across multiple sites, providing hands-on guidance, coaching, and training.
  • Drive excellent food presentation and execute menu concepts to the highest standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve food quality, service delivery, and operational performance.
  • Manage food ordering, stock control, and waste reduction to maximise profitability.
  • Oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and exceptional customer service.
  • Take ownership of site budgets, labour costs, and financial performance, ensuring targets are achieved.
  • Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and company procedures across all locations.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted and professional representative of the business.
  • Provide flexible support across sites, ensuring smooth operations during absences, vacancies, and mobilisations.

Requirement:

 Driving License – Paid milage 

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 includesAnnual 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 

Reference: compass/TP/2942152/225868

Location: Bury St Edmunds & Surrounding areas

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