Head Chef - Busy Hotel & Events Operation
Reading, Berkshire | £40,000-£45,000 + Benefits
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to take the lead in the kitchen of a busy and well-established hotel in the Reading area.
This is a varied and commercially focused operation, combining simple hotel dining, conferences, corporate events, weddings and private functions . We are looking for a confident Head Chef who enjoys leading from the front, developing people and delivering consistently across a busy kitchen.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef who wants to join a well-established operation and make a genuine impact on both the food offering and the kitchen team.
The Role
You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring that food quality, consistency, presentation and service standards are all on point whilst maintaining and health, safe and positive working culture.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen brigade
- Taking ownership of the hotel's food offering across restaurant, banqueting, conferences and events
Head Chef in Reading employer: James Webber Recruitment
As an Interim Operations Manager at our prestigious 4-star hotel, you will be part of a dynamic team that values excellence and innovation in hospitality. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career advancement within a thriving company, and exclusive benefits such as discounted room rates for you and your friends, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and satisfaction.
