Head Chef - Contract Catering in Reading, South East
UK working eligibility only.
Head Chef - Contract Catering - Berkshire – Up to £50,000
We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume contract catering operation within a secure corporate environment in Berkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef who enjoys fresh food, team leadership and high-volume service. We're looking for someone organised, reliable and capable of leading from the front while maintaining exceptional standards across a fast-paced operation.
The Offer
- Up to £50,000 salary
- Monday to Friday
- Daytime hours (typically 6am–4pm)
- Company Car and Petro Card
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Free meals on shift
- Company pension
- Free parking on site
- Strong work-life balance
- Long-term career progression
The Operation
- Over 1,000 people on site daily,
- Large-scale contract catering operation,
- Main restaurant and grab-and-go outlet,
- Small hospitality offering.
- Team of 10 chefs on site.
- Fresh food-led environment.
The Food
- Fresh food prepared on site daily.
- Seasonal menu cycles.
- Breakfast and lunch service.
- Retail and grab-and-go concepts.
- High-volume fresh food production.
- Consistent focus on quality and presentation.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation.
- Manage and develop the kitchen team.
- Drive food quality and consistency.
- Support menu planning and development.
- Oversee ordering, stock control and food costs.
- Ensure full HACCP, allergen and health & safety compliance.
- Maintain strong standards across all food offers.
- Support the wider operation and hospitality events when required.
About You
- Proven Head Chef experience within B&I or contract catering.
- Strong fresh food background.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.
This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.