Head Chef: Lead Banqueting & Fine Dining

Sodexo Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance

Virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Head Chef for our site in Slough. You will lead the culinary operation across the restaurant, hospitality and events, delivering high-quality food and exceptional service while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role suits an established Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef seeking a new challenge in a high-profile contract catering environment with a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm schedule and a salary of £43,000 per year plus employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within high-volume catering environments.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with a focus on mentoring chefs.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens, and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations across all service areas (restaurant, hospitality, events).
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented to high standards.
• Drive culinary innovation with seasonal menus and creative presentation.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and audit standards; ensure due diligence records are up to date.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen knowledge

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Creativity

Calm under pressure

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Head Chef for our site in Slough. You will lead the culinary operation across the restaurant, hospitality and events, delivering high-quality food and exceptional service while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role suits an established Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef seeking a new challenge in a high-profile contract catering environment with a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm schedule and a salary of £43,000 per year plus employee benefits.