Head Chef

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 skill...