Regional Executive Chef- South West - Reading

Regional Executive Chef- South West up to 50,000 per annum Reading

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 Regional Executive Chef to work with us in the South West.

We are looking for a strong, passionate and food focused Executive chef to join our Senior food team. The role will be to support, develop and coach our chefs within the South West region of the UK as well as guide our operations teams on the Gather & Gather brand pillars and food ethos aross our diverse business. Being able to mentor, develop and coach is a must as well as having a real passion for food and the thousand details around it from service style, seasonality, sustainability, innovation and up and coming food trends.

This is a Monday to Friday field based position.

Location: South West 

Rate of pay: up to £50,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Reporting into the Chef Director but also working closely with the Regional Operations Director to drive food sales, operational delivery and also chef recruitment with in the region as well as all new sales tenders, mobilisations and also client showcases form a key part to the role alongside the consistent development of the food offer with in Gather & Gather to maintain ourselves as one of the market leaders in food innovation and quality.

Candidate Profile:
• Someone with a desire and passion to cook with fresh quality ingredients sources from local producers.
• We are looking for someone who is willing to always push culinary boundaries
• A leader who will train, nurture and develop future talent within the business.
• Has significant exposure to a variety of different commercial kitchens.

Desired Experience:
• Extensive experience within the contract catering industry.
• Up to date knowledge of local food trends and culinary techniques.
• Able to demonstrate the highest level of food quality.
• Experience of leading large teams

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
• Cycle to work scheme