Head Chef (Monday_Friday)
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, UB9 5HJ |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 216510 |
Summary
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. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams – we are currently recruiting for an Head Chef to join our team in Uxbridge.
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annumWorking pattern: Monday to Friday 40 hours (7am - 3:30pm)Location: Denham, Uxbridge, UB9 5HJ
Key responsibilities:
Our Ideal Candidate:
What\\'s in it for you? Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\\'ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annumWorking pattern: Monday to Friday 40 hours (7am - 3:30pm)Location: Denham, Uxbridge, UB9 5HJ
Key responsibilities:
- Lead kitchen operations for a high-end, newly built restaurant space
Plan and deliver high-quality, plated cuisine in a fast-paced environment
Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control
Ensure all food is prepared to a consistently high standard
Support menu development aligned with a modern, premium concept
Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards
Start by managing a small team (1–2), growing with the site
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Background in fast-paced, high-quality environments (e.g. premium QSR like Leon)
- Commercially aware with a strong focus on service speed and quality
- Experience in workplace catering is a bonus, but not essential
- Adaptable and comfortable in a brand-new, evolving concept
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to grow teams
- Hands-on, proactive, and excited by a flagship opening
What\\'s in it for you? Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\\'ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- 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