Head Chef - Contract Catering

Illume Recruitment; Windsor; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Illume Recruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a contract catering operation in Berkshire (Windsor area). The role covers leading a brigade, ensuring training, development and management of the team, with financial responsibility for budgets and costs.

Working Monday to Friday, you will drive fresh, nutritious menus and align with healthy eating trends while maintaining high standards across retail and events environments.

Qualifications

• Experience at Head Chef level in contract catering.
• Experience across retail and hospitality/events.
• Experience with fresh, nutritious ingredients and healthy eating trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated brigade.
• Train and manage kitchen staff.
• Manage budgets and costs for the site.

Skills

Contract catering

Budget management

Team leadership

Menu development

Job description

Head Chef - Contract Catering - £55k

Monday to Friday

I am currently looking for a Head Chef for a Contract Catering site in Berkshire.

My client is one of the leading Caterers and are recruiting for a fantastic operation in the Windsor area. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for a dedicated brigade, ensuring training, development and management of the team. You will be financially responsible and able to manage budget and costs.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/knowledge

• Currently at Head level
• Have a proven background or experience within contract catering
• Experience across both retail and hospitality/ events
• Used to working with fresh, nutritious ingredients and up to date knowledge of the latest healthy eating food trends