Head Chef - The Oratory School

Medirest Signature; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious independent school as a Head Chef, where you'll lead food preparation and ensure quality meals for pupils and staff. With a passion for culinary excellence, you will drive innovative menu planning and support a thriving educational environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free on-site gym

Career development programs

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and inspire staff.
• Organized and financially literate with an understanding of food costing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and ensure quality.
• Drive sales through innovative menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site gym
• Free on-site pool
• On-site free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Exciting Opportunity at a Prestigious Independent School

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, leads in catering and support services to UK independent schools. You will support high-quality education by providing outstanding food and service to pupils and staff, with a passion for preparing fresh, healthy, and enjoyable meals.

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Head Chef to join our team, bringing your passion for food and leadership skills to a global food service leader. You will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring quality, and driving sales through innovative menu planning and supplier relationships.

More about the role:

Working with this prestigious client, you will produce outstanding food using the finest ingredients, plan and organize kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with food safety standards, budgets, and costs.

• Plan, organize, and direct food preparation and cooking
• Take responsibility for food production with a hands-on approach
• Drive sales via menu planning and promotions
• Ensure food safety, HS, and COSHH compliance
• Implement food monitoring procedures to control costs and budgets

Who you are:

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic with a passion for excellence
• Ability to manage and inspire staff
• Proactive in waste prevention and efficiency
• Passionate about food and team collaboration
• Organized and financially literate, with understanding of profit margins and food costing

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. Grow your career with industry leaders, enjoy competitive pay, excellent perks, and extensive learning opportunities.

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