Head chef Work, Jobs in Harwell (with Salaries)

Area Chef Manager
impact Food Group —Reading
- £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head Pastry Chef
Absolute Taste —Bicester
- Up to £58,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Cooking
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Head Chef
HC-One - Brize Meadow Lodge —Carterton
- £17.55 - £18.15 an hour
- Cooking
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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5d
Head Chef
The Wellington Arms —Hook
- Up to £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Employee discount
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Chef Manager
CH&CO —Wantage
- £40,170 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
13d
Chef Trainer
The Opportunity Provider —Basingstoke
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maths
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Bank Chef Manager
Sanctuary Care —Wantage
- £19.38 an hour
- Nursing home
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Head Chef (Full Time) Accommodation Available
Stay Gastro Ltd —Watlington
- Up to £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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13d
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
The Waterside Woodley. —Reading
- £26,302 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Care UK —Reading
- £21.16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Inventory control
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Head Chef
Aramark —Swindon
- £31,900 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- Free parking
12d
Head Chef
Carluccio's - Reading —Reading
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Royal Oak —Oxford
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Crafted Pubs - BRA_301 —Wokingham
- Full-time
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef - Live In Available
The Bay Tree Hotel, Burford —Burford
- Up to £46,350 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
14d
Head Cook
Fresh Start Catering Ltd —Oxford
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
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5d
Head Chef
Marston's Pubs —Thatcham
- From £13.20 an hour
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8d
Head Chef
Stubbings Nursery —Maidenhead
- Weekend availability
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Café
Relief Chef Manager
Miquill —Oxford
- £18 an hour
- No weekends
- Hospitality
- Computer literacy
- Mentoring
Head Chef
Hungry Horse - BRA_104 —Aylesbury
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Area Chef Manager

impact Food Group -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee discount

Qualifications

Catering management
Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Food service team management
Team leadership
Stakeholder liaison
Food hygiene
Catering
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Organisational skills
Budgeting
Kitchen inventory control
Events management
Training & development
Chef experience
Leadership
Communication skills
Professional kitchen experience

Full job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

About the role

Job Title: Area Chef Manager

School Location: Reading, THatcham, Farnham & surrounding areas

Working Days: Monday to Friday (some weekends)

Shifts & Working hours: 7am-4pm (45 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year (5 weeks holiday)

Pay Details: £40,000 per Annum plus car allowance of £3840 per year (£320 per month)

What will I be doing?

As a Area Chef Manager, you will be supporting the operations team, cobering sites, mobilising and training. you’ll take full responsibility for running a high-spec kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to students every day at our independant schools. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage your team, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure smooth, professional service. You’ll also be involved in catering events, parent functions, and special school occasions, delivering food to the highest presentation and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard
Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
Building strong relationships with school clients, boarding staff, and stakeholders
Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish
Planning, preparing, and executing catering events, banquets, and special functions

We’re not in the business of making school food - we’re here to make great food, and that’s why our clients and customers love us.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-spec catering and strong leadership skills.

Proven experience managing a professional or high-standard kitchen, ideally in independent schools or premium catering environments
Ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at a consistently high standard
Strong people management and team leadership skills
Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, budgets, and compliance
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining exceptional standards
Experience or willingness to support catering events and client functions

If you thrive in a high-standard, professional environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional food, this is the role for you.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary
Daytime hours, with some flexibility for events
Free meals on shift
Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression
Access to free culinary qualifications
Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers

This is your opportunity to lead a high-spec kitchen, work on premium catering events, and develop your career in an exceptional environment.

Next steps

If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: An interview, trade test, and kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.?

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

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