Executive Chef

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Executive Chef at Southampton Football Stadium.

Location: Southampton

Rate of pay: Up to £70,000 per annum plus 10% on site performance

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days

Key responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen staff, making sure everything runs smoothly. This includes training the team, ensuring cleanliness, and managing inventory to keep costs in check while maintaining quality
• Design menus for matchday hospitality, VIP events, and private functions, working with the events team to provide great dining experiences that meet various tastes and dietary needs
• Be responsible for staying within the budget, controlling food waste, building supplier relationships, and making purchasing decisions that keep costs low while maintaining high food quality
• You will be responsibile for 2000 hospitality clients every game and conference & events business ranging from 10 -1000 covers

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 and development opportunities to keep you content.

• 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

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