Development chef Work, Jobs in Mortimer Common, Ham (with Salaries)

School Regional Development Chef (South East)
Chartwells —Chertsey
- £21 an hour
- Hospitality
- Project management
- Travel
- Employee discount
Head of Food Operations
Accent Catering Services Ltd —Staines-upon-Thames
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Area Chef Manager
impact Food Group —Reading
- £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Product Development Chef
pladis —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Chef Manager
Impact Food Group —Henley on Thames
- £38,500 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Relief Chef Manager
Thomas Franks Ltd —Newbury
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Chef de Partie
Butcombe Group —Reading
- £11.44 - £14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Creative Chef-Wine & Tapas Concept
Journeys J&C Limited —Guildford
- £32,000 - £42,000 a year
- Part-time
- Serving
- Bar
- Cooking
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Cafe Chef - Mon to Fri
BaxterStorey UK —Winnersh
- £32,000 a month
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- Cleaning
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Regional Group Chefs
Aspens —Bagshot
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Register Your Interest – Chef Opportunities
Sodexo —Crowthorne
- £14.00 - £14.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Canteen Chef - Starting ASAP
Bon Appetit Group Limited —Aldermaston
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Quality control
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Head Chef
Care UK —Reading
- £21.16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Inventory control
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head Chef
PGL Travel —Hindhead
- £35,034 a year
- Management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire —Hook
- £62,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Cooking
- Hotel
Quick apply
Cook Manager
Impact Food Group —Earley
- £14,394.25 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Executive Chef
Restaurant Associates —Woking
- Up to £64,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hospitality
- Presentation skills
- Employee discount
Mobile Chef Manager
Medirest —Andover
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Employee discount
10d
Nursery Chef - Monday - Friday (0800-1700)
The Nursery Family —Godalming
- £15.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Cleaning
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Caterlink - Chef Manager
Caterlink —Cold Ash
- £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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School Regional Development Chef (South East)

Chartwells -
Chertsey

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Job details

£21 an hour

Benefits

Company car
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Sourcing
Catering management
Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Stakeholder collaboration
Client engagement
Stakeholder liaison
Coaching
Catering
Project management
Kitchen team management
Purchasing
Training & development
Business coaching
Leadership
Communication skills
Food service management

Full job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Regional Development Chef

Chartwells – Education Catering

Role Overview

This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations.

You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools – from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the “Beyond the Kitchen” programme is embedded successfully across every site.

You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful.

Location & Coverage

The role will cover a broad geographical area including:

London, Reading, and Southampton
Midlands
Kent
Occasional travel to Cornwall and Plymouth

Regular travel across sites is required as part of the role.

Contract & Working Pattern

47.6 weeks per year
Flexible working aligned to business needs and site support

Salary & Benefits

Salary equivalent to approximately £40,000 per annum
Hourly rate equivalent: £21 per hour
Company car provided

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients.
Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy.
Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations.
Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus.
Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source.
Ensure every school has a relevant and accessible hospitality brochure.

Team Development & Training

Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level.
Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates.
Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required.
Ensure “Tasting Kitchen” and “Recipe Clinics” are embedded across the estate.

Beyond the Kitchen Programme

Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme.
Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently.
Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required.
Personally deliver selected Beyond the Kitchen activities throughout the year.

Operational & Strategic Support

Support mobilisation of new contracts.
Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools.
Review and update school strategies during each visit.
Maintain a strong understanding of purchasing compliance, sourcing, and commercial performance.

Key Relationships

Chartwells Culinary Director
Managing Director
Senior Leadership Team
Head of Operations
Regional Managers
Compass Group UK Food Service Team
School Clients
Kitchen Teams
Catering Managers / General Managers
Unit Managers

About You

Genuine passion for food and education catering
Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development
Creative foodservice background
Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems
Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts
Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Strong coaching and leadership ability
Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of varied food production methods
Passion-led approach to school visits, always showcasing the very best food

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2506/L95301/52816671/SU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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development chef jobs in mortimer common, ham

School Regional Development Chef (South East)

Head of Food Operations

Area Chef Manager

Product Development Chef

Chef Manager

Relief Chef Manager

Chef de Partie

Creative Chef-Wine & Tapas Concept

Cafe Chef - Mon to Fri

Regional Group Chefs

Register Your Interest – Chef Opportunities

Canteen Chef - Starting ASAP

Head Chef

Head Chef

Head Chef

Cook Manager

Executive Chef

Mobile Chef Manager

Nursery Chef - Monday - Friday (0800-1700)

Caterlink - Chef Manager

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