Senior Events Chef — Prestige School Hospitality

Eton College; Windsor; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised lunches

Free/discounted access to sports andLe

Discounts at local retailers

Job summary

Eton College is seeking a Hospitality Chef to join the Central Catering Team. The role involves planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality food for hospitality events across the college, with a focus on seasonal menus and exemplary presentation.

This fixed-term maternity cover role requires strong culinary skills, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure during busy service periods. Benefits include a competitive pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and subsidised meals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior chef in a high-quality hospitality or professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with experience delivering high-end hospitality or event catering.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and high presentation standards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during events and busy service periods.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Confident working independently while maintaining excellent food quality and service standards.
• Professional culinary qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Level 2 or Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality food for hospitality events including formal dinners, receptions, open days, alumni events, and school celebrations.
• Produce restaurant-standard dishes that reflect the school’s commitment to fresh, seasonal, and nutritious food.
• Collaborate with the catering management team to design bespoke hospitality menus for a range of events and guest requirements.
• Ensure excellent presentation and consistency across all hospitality service.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure all food is prepared using fresh ingredients and in line with the school’s high standards for quality, nutrition, and sustainability.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food presentation and attention to detail.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and innovative hospitality offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Follow school policies and procedures related to health and safety, and food management.
• Undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities.
• Attend all annual training as requested and required by law and the College.
• Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’.

Skills

Senior chef

High-end hospitality

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Culinary qualification

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds

Food safety L2/L3

Job description

Eton College is seeking a Hospitality Chef to join the Central Catering Team. The role involves planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality food for hospitality events across the college, with a focus on seasonal menus and exemplary presentation.

This fixed-term maternity cover role requires strong culinary skills, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure during busy service periods. Benefits include a competitive pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and subsidised meals.