Chef de Partie & Hospitality

Chef de Partie - Hospitality & Catering

Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU
Salary: £14.65 - £14.85 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only - 34 weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days (including some weekend working)
Shift Times: Early 6:30am-3:00pm | Late 12:00pm-8:30pm

Enjoy school holiday periods off, including Christmas, Easter and half terms.

Are you a passionate Chef de Partie with professional kitchen experience and a real interest in hospitality, events and high-quality food?

Join Sodexo at the prestigious Wellington College, where you'll be part of a talented culinary team delivering exceptional food across the school's catering operation.

This is a varied opportunity for a Chef de Partie who enjoys working with fresh ingredients, producing food to a high standard and supporting internal hospitality events, functions, VIP occasions and special events.

You'll work alongside the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team, helping to deliver everything from high-quality daily catering to more refined hospitality and event menus. We're looking for someone who takes pride in presentation, enjoys working to high standards and has an interest in fine-dining style food and hospitality.

With a combination of day-to-day catering and event work, no two days will be exactly the same.

If you're looking for a professional kitchen environment where you can develop your skills, gain valuable hospitality experience and enjoy school holiday periods away from work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food to agreed standards
• Support the delivery of internal hospitality events, functions, VIP occasions and special events
• Produce dishes with excellent presentation and attention to detail, with an interest in fine-dining and high-end hospitality standards
• Assist with menu preparation and food production across daily catering and hospitality services
• Work closely with the Executive Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and successful services
• Prepare food for a range of events, ensuring quality, consistency and presentation are maintained
• Support the preparation and service of canapés, buffets, plated dishes and other hospitality offerings where required
• Ensure food is prepared safely and in line with dietary and allergen requirements
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and health & safety
• Assist with stock control, deliveries, storage and ordering processes
• Contribute ideas to menus and hospitality offerings
• Support and work collaboratively with other members of the kitchen team
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and school stakeholders
• Respond professionally to feedback, compliments, complaints and any areas for improvement

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen role
• Experience working with hospitality, events, functions or high-quality food service
• A passion for producing fresh, high-quality food
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around food presentation and consistency
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and varied kitchen environment
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, health & safety and allergen requirements
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow direction from senior chefs
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge/certificates

Desirable:

• Experience working within fine dining, hospitality, events or a high-end catering environment
• Experience working within an education or high-volume catering environment
• Experience preparing food for VIPs, private functions or corporate events
• Experience with plated service, canapés and formal hospitality
• Knowledge and experience of pastry
• Experience supporting or developing other team members
• Relevant culinary qualifications

What We Offer:

• A supportive and professional culinary environment at a prestigious independent school
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Access to Sodexo's wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial wellbeing benefits
• Learning opportunities and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn't just a job-it's a chance to be part of something bigger. If you're ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose

If you're a Chef de Partie who enjoys hospitality, takes pride in presentation and wants the opportunity to develop your skills in a varied professional kitchen

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.