Head Chef – High-Volume Workplace Catering Leader

Chartwells Independent; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways programme

Digital GP access

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Slough is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume catering operation, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer experience. You will drive team performance, manage GP and stock controls, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a track record of delivering excellence in commercial catering and managing a high-performing kitchen team. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading high-volume catering operations.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience managing GP, stock, purchasing and waste controls.
• Analytical in driving profitability without compromising food quality.
• Skilled in menu planning and delivering fresh food offers.
• Excellent organisation to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to drive performance and culture.
• Own the kitchen operation, delivering exceptional food standards.
• Monitor GP performance, stock levels, and purchasing controls.
• Analyse performance and implement profitability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cost control

GP management

Stock control

Purchasing

Waste management

Menu planning

Food safety

Health & safety

Compliance

Contract catering

High-volume hospitality

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Slough is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume catering operation, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer experience. You will drive team performance, manage GP and stock controls, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a track record of delivering excellence in commercial catering and managing a high-performing kitchen team. A competitive benefits package is provided.