Kitchen Manager

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 a Kitchen Manager  to join our team in Oxford .

Location : Oxford, OX3 0BP

Rate of Pay : £35,000 per annum

Working Pattern : Predominately Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 15:30pm, 40 hours per week, weekend and evening flexibility required

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and service
• Manage, train, and motivate kitchen staff
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Maintain compliance with UK food hygiene, health & safety regulations
• Control stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Monitor budgets, food costs, and waste reduction
• Plan menus alongside chefs to meet customer and business needs
• Implement cleaning schedules and allergen controls
• Ensure equipment is maintained and reported when faulty
• Support recruitment, rotas, and staff performance management

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