At a Glance
- Tasks: Create seasonal menus and lead a passionate kitchen team to culinary excellence.
- Company: Join an award-winning catering company with a vibrant foodie culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a birthday day off, free lunches, and monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Other info: Opportunities for continuous development and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food innovation while interacting with satisfied customers.
- Qualifications: Proven kitchen management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We’re a multi award‑winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join our team.
You’re inspired by the ingredients you work with to create seasonal, balanced and nutritious menus.
You’ll recruit, lead, manage and develop your own team, using your proven kitchen management experience and engaging communication skills.
Ensuring our standards are met or exceeded, you’ll work with each site team to keep food innovation firmly on the agenda and achieve excellent GPs.
You will work with a group of General Managers to build and maintain the relationship between our company’s Foodie cultures and the goals of our clients.
Being a part of our culture of learning is important at BM Caterers.
That’s why you’ll attend our forums and lead craft workshops to keep up-to-date with food innovation across the company as well as understanding the trends on the High Street.
Continuous development extends to your team too, and you’ll provide the strong leadership and coaching needed to keep standards and performance at the highest level, always encouraging new initiatives.
Being in the kitchen doesn’t mean you won’t see your customers.
We expect you to interact regularly with the people who enjoy our food – to measure success and gain inspiration for new ideas and to maximise sales with our concepts and innovations.
Benefits
• An annual day off for your birthday!
- Monthly masterclasses with Michelin‑starred chefs.
- Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
- Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
- 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Paid leave for fertility treatments.
- Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.
Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website.
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Head Chef in Reading employer: bartlett mitchell - #WTReading
BM Caterers is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its team members, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and innovation thrive. As a Head Chef, you will enjoy unique benefits such as monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs, fully funded development courses, and the opportunity to engage directly with customers to inspire new culinary ideas. With a strong commitment to employee development and community involvement, including a paid day off for volunteering, BM Caterers stands out as a rewarding place to build your career in the catering industry.
Contact Details:
bartlett mitchell - #WTReading Recruitment Team
