Hospitality Chef
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.85 to £14.85 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Cook with Purpose!
Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU
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.
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent professional cookery qualification).
- 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!
Apply today and help us create a brighter future!
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.