Hospitality Chef

Sodexo; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Competitive salary

Training & uniform provided

No unsociable hours

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & benefits

Career progression

Cycle to Work

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo at Wellington College in Berkshire is seeking an Hospitality Chef to lead in a busy school kitchen. You will oversee food and beverage operations, manage budgets, and coach a kitchen team to deliver top-tier meals with pride and consistency.

This role offers 34 weeks per year term-time pay, generous benefits, no unsociable hours, and opportunities for training and progression. You will uphold food safety standards and create memorable dining experiences for students, staff, and guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a quality hospitality or professional catering environment.
• Desirable: experience in a 1–2 Rosette or equivalent quality hospitality setting.
• Strong culinary experience with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for hospitality and food with a professional attitude.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality hospitality food for events and functions.
• Lead and supervise kitchen team, leading by example during service.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and waste minimisation.
• Support planning and delivery of hospitality menus for various events.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen management standards.
• Collaborate with wider catering operation to meet business needs.
• Work with senior chefs to continually improve menus and offerings.
• Deliver excellent customer service and memorable dining experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Culinary excellence

Work under pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!

Salary: £14.85 per hour
Hours: 40 hours a week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days
Contract: Term-time only, 34 weeks per year, equated pay

Are you ready to take the lead in a kitchen where food fuels not just bodies but bright futures? As a Hospitality Chef for Sodexo at Wellington College, you'll be at the heart of the school, overseeing food and beverage operations, managing budgets, and ensuring every meal is top-tier. Your leadership will inspire your team daily, creating a dynamic and productive work environment. Best of all? No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and deliver exceptional hospitality food for corporate events, private functions, formal dinners, buffets, banquets, and silver service occasions.
• Produce high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients while maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
• Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of hospitality menus for a variety of events.
• Ensure food is replenished and presented to the highest standards throughout service.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety standards.
• Work collaboratively across the wider catering operation to support business requirements.
• Supervise and support members of the kitchen team, leading by example during service.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste.
• Work closely with the senior chef team to continually improve menus and hospitality offerings.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and create memorable dining experiences for every guest.

What You Bring:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a quality hospitality or professional catering environment, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitality venues, buffets, fine dining, silver service or similar settings.
• Experience working within a 1–2 Rosette or equivalent quality hospitality environment (Desirable).
• Strong culinary experience with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment.
• A positive attitude, professionalism and genuine passion for hospitality and food.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety legislation.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.