Chef Manager

Wilson Vale; Weston Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Weston Green seeks an experienced Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food services. This role demands strong leadership, creativity, and a passion for quality and seasonal ingredients. The successful candidate will oversee a team, ensure high food standards, and create innovative menus for approximately 100 staff daily. A commitment to service and environmental ethos is essential, alongside strong customer service skills. This is a full-time position with excellent career development opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid training

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Birthday off every year after 1 year's service

Employee Assistance Programme

Craft-focused career development training

Qualifications

• Strong premium hospitality experience in another venue.
• Proactive, reliable, articulate, and well-organized.
• Ability to create stunning restaurant food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene practices are met.
• Deliver innovative food catering for around 100 staff daily.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity

Understanding of food trends

Job description

• Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all food production
• Cater to the needs of all customers
• Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to assist and manage a team
• Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
• Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world to all customers
• Responsible for food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety both in practice and keeping relevant records
• Allergy reporting and responsibility for sign-posting to customers
• Budgeting, ordering, stock taking
• Training
  LOVE food, and love working in a team.
• Positive attitude
• Have good customer service skills and strong communication skills.
• Be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
• Strong premium hospitality experience in another venue
• Local knowledge and experience working in the area
• A passion for exceptional service is essential
• Strong understanding of service styles, food trends
• Innovation and creativity
• A passion for training and development
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Articulate and very well organised
• Proactive and reliable
  Craft at our core - we pride ourselves on our craft-skilled chefs who create wonderful fresh food from scratch.
• It's all about the food - the menu is the most important document our chefs write every week.
• Quality, seasonal ingredients - 300+ British suppliers and our chefs can source locally.
• Freedom to create - our teams love to cook up exciting food themes and pop-ups to keep the food fun.
• Support like no other - our business was founded by family and we have stayed true to those same family values of nurturing development, protecting our values and building trust and loyalty.
• Making food that not only tastes great but is good for the planet. We have always had a strong environmental ethos and are dedicated to our social and environmental commitments.
• We believe in tailored training and opportunities to build your career with us., Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.
• Do you love creating stunning restaurant food and are looking for work hours that give you a work-life balance like no other sector in the hospitality industry?
• Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout. Our culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen! This is a permanent position working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. Some flexibilty may be required to cater for occasional events. We are a fresh food led operation and you'll have full autonamy over menu creation to deliver breakfast and lunch service using local, seasonal ingridients. Catering for around 100 staff daily, the offering will include a daily salad bar, baked desserts and hospitality. Proposed start date: Januray 11th 2026
• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years' service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay