At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Ireland's 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 a Sous Chef at Robert Bosch Worcester.

Location: Worcester Bosch

Rate of pay: £28,000 per annum

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday 6am-2pm

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, you will coach and develop the team around you, building strong customer and client relationships. You will support with the management of all kitchen financials, working closely with the Catering Manager to ensure all business targets and budgets are achieved.

Additionally, you will:

• Support 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 minimal wastage and that food is seasonal and, where possible, sourced locally.
• Be responsible for undertaking weekly and monthly stock takes and coordinating stock ordering for the operation.
• Understand and comply with Company and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team.
• 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.
• Work as part of the team and be able to use your own initiative.
• Take pride in what you do and have fun doing it!

• 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.

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Understanding of kitchen financials including GP, selling price, and menu cost calculation.
• Knowledge of health, hygiene, and safety standards including COSHH and HACCP.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Creativity in menu development and food presentation.
• Strong communication skills.