Chef Manager Monday - Friday

At Gather & Gather Stadia, we specialise in hospitality for community-focused sports venues, delivering locally inspired, high-quality food and drink that elevates both the fan and guest experience and drives lasting impact.We take a boutique approach: combining personalised service, strong local partnerships and menus built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients that reflect the unique character of every stadium and its community.<br><br>Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.<br><br>We're proud to bring energy, creativity, and care to every match day and event - and we're looking for a Chef Manager to join our team in Luton Airport.<br><br>Location: Luton Airport, LU2 9PF<br><br>Rate of Pay: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience<br><br>Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 15:30pm<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br>Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, delivering fresh, high-quality food with excellent presentation and service for up to 500-600 covers daily.<br><br>Oversee catering within a busy staff restaurant for a leading budget airline, providing varied and appealing food to support a diverse workforce.<br><br>Report into the Senior Chef Manager and Operations Manager, contributing to the overall success of the site.<br><br>Inspire, lead and develop a team of 5-6 chefs, creating a positive, motivated and high-performing kitchen culture.<br><br>Plan and manage rotas effectively to ensure full service coverage, while monitoring labour hours in line with regulations and business needs.<br><br>Take full ownership of stock control, including regular stock takes, ordering, waste management and cost control to drive strong GP performance.<br><br>Drive clear communication within the team through regular briefings, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistent service standards.<br><br>Our Ideal Candidate:<br><br>An experienced Chef Manager from a high-volume environment who enjoys leading from the front.<br>A strong culinary background with a flair for modern European cuisine, including deli and coffee bar experience.<br><br>A confident, customer-facing leader who builds strong relationships and thrives in a people-focused environment.<br><br>Commercially minded, with solid financial awareness and experience managing food costs and labour budgets.<br><br>A positive, proactive and solutions-driven approach, with the ability to stay calm and organised in a fast-paced setting.<br><br>What's in it for you?<br><br>Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! xwzovoh People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.<br>Personal Development and Training opportunities<br>Life assurance scheme<br>Pension scheme<br>Holiday allowance<br>Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion<br>Eye care<br>A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance<br>Family friendly support<br>Regular social events and communication with our leaders<br>A holiday purchase scheme<br>Volunteering days<br>Professional subscriptions<br>Recognition schemes and people awards<br>Long service awards<br>Access to some great high street discount vouchers