This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.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 Regional Executive Chef to work across our Gather & Gather and Venues estate.Location: Hybrid role covering a 50-mile radius of Peterborough and CambridgeRate of pay: £50,000 per annum Car allowance: Fully electric car or £450 per monthStart date: From 1st JuneWorking pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (with very occasional weekends)As Regional Executive Chef, you will lead and inspire all culinary activity across the region, driving exceptional food quality, innovative menu development, and consistency across every site. You will play a key role in coaching and developing our chefs, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout. You will oversee 43 sites and lead a team of 10, creating a strong, collaborative, and high-performing culinary culture.Key Responsibilities:Deliver a variety of projects to drive culinary excellence in partnership with our executive chefsSupport and develop the food offers across the businessMenu development, testing and validating all new recipes working in line with our culinary teamBuilding rapport with other chefs within the business and share ideas, innovation and best practiceLead the way when new client initiatives are relevant to foodProvide direction and expertise to the chefs and operators by promoting quality of life and great place to work strategies and best business practices in order to uphold the Company mission and valuesMotivate and lead a high performing culinary team to achieve their objectives and our culinary strategySupport new business opportunities where applicableOur Ideal Candidate:High level of culinary & retail experience - stadia experience is preferredHighly effective communication and interpersonal skillsClear and effective leadership styleAbility to analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovate solutions/approachesExcellent organisational skills and time managementAbility to adhere to all health & safety practicesFood safety L3, & IOSHCity & Guilds diploma or equivalentWhat'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 opportunitiesLife assurance schemePension schemeHoliday allowancePrivate medical eligibilityEye careA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary financeFamily friendly supportRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeVolunteering daysProfessional subscriptionsRecognition schemes and people awardsLong service awardsAccess to some great high street discount vouchers