Head Chef
Monday to Friday We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to join a well-established contract catering operation in
Slough,
with easy access by public transport. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Head Chef who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and takes pride in producing fresh, quality food from scratch. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, catering for breakfast and lunch service alongside a busy deli bar and coffee shop. You will work to an established company menu specification while maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service. What's on Offer for the Head Chef £40,000£42,000 per annum (around £20 per hour)
Monday to Friday
no weekend working
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking and easy access by public transport
Career development and progression opportunities
Supportive management structure
The Role as a Head Chef Lead and develop a team of
56 chefs , overseeing the daily kitchen operation
Deliver fresh, high-quality breakfast and lunch service in a high-volume staff dining environment
Manage ordering, stock control, food costs, GP targets and kitchen administration
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, food safety, hygiene and health & safety
Manage labour effectively and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently
Train, motivate and develop the kitchen team while working closely with the General Manager to deliver the catering strategy
The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an experienced
Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up , with a background in high-volume contract catering or a similarly busy operation. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a kitchen brigade
Strong commercial awareness, including food costs, GP, stock control and profitability
A genuine passion for fresh food and cooking from scratch
Experience working to menu specifications and maintaining consistency
Strong organisational, communication and food safety skills
A hands-on, supportive management style with the ability to work under pressure
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Head Chef looking for
regular Monday-to-Friday hours, a better work-life balance and genuine progression
within an established catering business. Interested? Apply today!
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