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, putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for an Executive Chef to work with us in Edinburgh.
Location: Edinburgh
Rate of pay: £39,000 per annum
Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Key responsibilities
1. Excellent technical cooking skills, knowledge of culinary ingredients and practices.
2. Develop innovative menus and culinary concepts that cater to our target customer base.
3. Readiness to thrive under pressure.
4. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
5. Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate the team.
6. Train and mentor the kitchen team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
7. Implement and maintain food safety, health and safety standards in accordance with company policies.
8. Oversee budgeting for the kitchen, including food costs, supplies, and labour.
9. Adapt to changing industry trends and customer preferences, keeping our offerings fresh and relevant.
10. Maintain a professional and supportive attitude.
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.
1. Personal Development and Training opportunities
2. Life assurance scheme
3. Pension scheme
4. Holiday allowance
5. Private medical eligibility
6. Eye care
7. A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
8. Family friendly support
9. Regular social events and communication with our leaders
10. A holiday purchase scheme
11. Volunteering days
12. Professional subscriptions
13. Recognition schemes and people awards
14. Long service awards
15. Access to some great high street discount vouchers
16. Cycle to work scheme
About Us
As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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