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We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Commis Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Commis Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary. Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities: Great operational training and development Life assurance scheme Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Access to some great high street discount vouchers Free meals Onsite free car parking Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Commis Chef will: Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Have a desire to succeed in your role Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Passionate about great-tasting food Job Reference: com/2807/44719001/52822830/BU #Gather and Gather CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Role: Service Demand Planning Associate Location: Burgess Hill (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office) Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday Pay: £15 - £17 per hour PAYE basic, excluding holiday pay / £19.89 - £22.55 per hour UMB, including holiday pay Contract: 6 months An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Service Demand Planning Associate to join one of our longstanding clients, a leading organisation based in Burgess Hill. This role is primarily focused on the day-to-day scheduling and coordination of service resources, with additional support across capacity planning, inventory management and longer-term demand planning. The position requires a hands-on and organised approach, with strong attention to detail, accurate system updates and confident communication across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Benefits Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week in the office 25 days holiday + bank holidays Free, on-site parking Weekly competitive pay Collaborative and supportive team culture Opportunity to contribute to key supply, demand and service planning processes within a market-leading organisation The Requirements A-level education or equivalent, with GCSEs including English and Maths at Grades A-C or equivalent Experience within demand planning, scheduling or resource coordination desirable Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Confident communicator with experience managing internal and external stakeholders Experience using CRM, ERP or enterprise systems such as SAP Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple enquiries and changing priorities Previous experience within a technology-led environment, ideally healthcare, would be advantageous The Role Coordinate day-to-day scheduling and planning of service resources Monitor demand and supply activity using internal systems and digital tools Take corrective action to resolve short-term scheduling conflicts and capacity issues Keep customers and internal stakeholders updated on planning changes Support weekly demand and supply balance activity Assist with medium and long-term capacity planning and service activity forecasting Support planning for installations, de-installations and relocations Maintain accurate system data to support operational visibility Support inventory and logistics coordination, ensuring field teams have the right stock available Monitor supply chain changes and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders Plan and coordinate out-of-hours service activity when required Adhere to defined processes, working instructions and governance requirements Highlight recurring planning issues and contribute to continuous improvement If you're keen to join an exceptional team where you can play a key role in ensuring seamless service operations and planning excellence, then please apply to this Service Demand Planning Associate role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Sous Chef, you will be working alongside a truly passionate team to create an outstanding culinary experience. If you are an innovative and creative Sous Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you! In return we offer support and development to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities: Great operational training and development Life assurance scheme Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Access to some great high street discount vouchers Free meals Onsite free car parking Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food service Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported Supporting the team in delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Supporting the team with ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Supporting the team to manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards Complying with Health and Safety regulations Our ideal Sous Chef will: Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Have a desire to succeed in your role Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Passionate about great-tasting food Job Reference: com/2807/44719001/52822832/BU #Gather and Gather CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Launch the food offering. Build the team. Shape the future. Change Hospitality is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and growing hospitality business for a confidential Head Chef opportunity. This is a rare chance to lead the launch of an entirely new restaurant and food operation within an established destination business. Working closely with the owners, you'll have the autonomy to create a memorable dining experience from the ground up, building the kitchen, recruiting your brigade, developing systems, and helping establish the venue as a must-visit food destination. This isn't a role where you'll inherit someone else's visionit's an opportunity to help create it. The Role Lead the opening of a brand-new restaurant and establish the food side of the business. Recruit, train, and develop a talented kitchen brigade from the ground up. Design and deliver a high-quality seasonal menu that showcases the very best local produce. Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and service. Manage food costs, labour, stock control, supplier relationships, and kitchen financial performance. Create a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, development, and excellence. About You Previous experience as a Head Chef or an exceptional Senior Sous Chef ready to step into your first Head Chef role. Passionate about seasonal British cuisine with a strong farm-to-table ethos and an appreciation for quality local ingredients. A confident leader with experience building, mentoring, and inspiring kitchen teams. Commercially minded with a solid understanding of GP, labour management, and operational efficiency. Organised, driven, and excited by the challenge of launching a new hospitality concept. What's on Offer The opportunity to build and lead a restaurant from day one. A genuine chance to influence the direction and identity of the food offering. Full autonomy to recruit your own brigade and create a strong kitchen culture. Join an ambitious business with exciting long-term growth plans. Excellent career progression as the wider hospitality operation continues to evolve. Competitive salary and bonus package. If you're looking for the opportunity to create something truly special rather than simply maintain an existing operation, we'd love to speak with you. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence. TPBN1_UKCT

£50000-£55,000 per year | Monday to Thursday | 06:45 - 16:00 - Friday 6:45 - 1pm Location: Chailey - Easily accessible from Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lewes etc Are you an experienced Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you experienced with the promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, VSM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations and do you thrive in People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of team leaders and supervisors to effectively problem solve and develop their careers As Production Manager, you will oversee the smooth day-to-day running of a busy manufacturing plant operation. You'll coordinate Production activities, maintain compliance standards, and help drive operational excellence across all Production and manufacturing functions. This is a permanent full time role with a major UK manufacturer that can offer fantastic career progression and development opportunities. Our client is a large scale international, market leading manufacturing business with a network of factories and manufacturing plants across the UK. This site is close to the area of Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Lewes etc. Applicants for the position of Production Manager will be invited from a variety of backgrounds but must have experience of managing production within a fast paced and high-volume manufacturing environment in which continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques are at the heart of what you do. What's on offer for the position of Production Manager Monday to Friday role with career progression and accredited training program Basic salary circa £50-£55k per annum, plus bonus, career development and pension A days-based position with flexible working hours available, e.g. 6:45am to 4pm Monday to Thursday with an early finish on Friday The ability to join a leading UK manufacturing business committed to working towards World Class Manufacturing systems and processesIt is essential that applicants to the Production Manager vacancy are committed to a program of both personal and career development within the business. Key responsibilities within the Production Manager position: The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, VSM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of team leaders and supervisors to effectively problem solve and develop their careers Implementation and adherence to health and safety standards, and ISO quality systems Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives We would love to hear form those with the following experience: Previous experience within a mid to senior level management position, e.g. Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager etc Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams. Significant experience of managing in a large manufacturing/production environment Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques If you are a driven Production Manager looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, growing organisation, this is great opportunity to advance your career. Please click the link to apply directly or call (phone number removed) and ask to speak with Dan Edley at E3 Recruitment