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. 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.

Location: Luton Airport, LU2 9PF

Rate of Pay: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 15:30pm

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, delivering fresh, high-quality food with excellent presentation and service for up to 500-600 covers daily.

• Oversee catering within a busy staff restaurant for a leading budget airline, providing varied and appealing food to support a diverse workforce.

• Report into the Senior Chef Manager and Operations Manager, contributing to the overall success of the site.

• Inspire, lead and develop a team of 5-6 chefs, creating a positive, motivated and high-performing kitchen culture.

• Plan and manage rotas effectively to ensure full service coverage, while monitoring labour hours in line with regulations and business needs.

• Take full ownership of stock control, including regular stock takes, ordering, waste management and cost control to drive strong GP performance.

• Drive clear communication within the team through regular briefings, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistent service standards.

Our Ideal Candidate:An experienced Chef Manager from a high-volume environment who enjoys leading from the front.

• A strong culinary background with a flair for modern European cuisine, including deli and coffee bar experience.

• A confident, customer-facing leader who builds strong relationships and thrives in a people-focused environment.

• Commercially minded, with solid financial awareness and experience managing food costs and labour budgets.

• A positive, proactive and solutions-driven approach, with the ability to stay calm and organised in a fast-paced setting.

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