Sous Chef - Monday - Friday - Worcester

We are currently recruiting for a passionate, creative Sous Chef to be a huge part of an exciting new journey we are taking with our client Robert Bosch, Worcester. Gather & Gather prides itself on working with the freshest ingredients to create concept or classic dishes hit with a street food twist. At Robert Bosch we showcase weekly hot counter "Pop Ups" including dishes from our Pizza station, along with fresh baked goods and daily office hospitality menus. As our Sous Chef you will be hands on leading the heart of the kitchen and restaurant. Using fresh ingredients to create daily Gather & Gather menus. Coaching and developing the team around you, building strong customer and client relationships. Supporting with the management of all kitchen financials and working closely with the Catering Manager to ensure all business targets and budgets are achieved.

• Supporting controls so budgetary targets are achieved on site by demonstrating a strong understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up and calculation of menu costs through recipes
• Prepare and oversee the team with daily preparation of food to the highest standard ensuring minimise wastage and that food is seasonal and where possible sourced locally
• Responsible for undertaking weekly and monthly stock takes and to coordinate stock ordering for the operation
• To understand and comply with Company and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP
• Coaching and development of the kitchen team
• To seek customer feedback during service and use the information to develop the food and food service offering in the relevant site
• Maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers
• Work effectively with all colleagues to ensure excellent customer service
• Working as part of the team and able to use own inativie
• Take pride in what you do and have fun doing it!
  
  We help our clients maximise the potential of food in the workplace.
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. We believe that at the start of every great food and drink experience is a thoroughly mapped and well-designed customer journey. The mapping process starts with the big stuff, who will be using the space, why and when will they be using it and what do we want them to feel about it. We have a range of vacancies to suit all skill levels, so if you are passionate about coffee, food and people we want to hear from 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