Overview
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)
- 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
Job Tenure: Permanent
