Job Introduction
Hospitality Chef - Create Exceptional Dining Experiences at Wellington College
Location: Wellington College, Duke's Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU
Salary: £14.81 per hour
Hours: 40 hours a week
Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days
Are you an experienced Hospitality Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional food and first-class service?
At Wellington College, you'll play a key role in producing outstanding hospitality catering for a wide range of events, from corporate functions and formal dinners to banquets, buffets and silver service occasions. Working within one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools, you'll help deliver an exceptional culinary experience for students, staff, guests and VIP visitors.
Set within 400 acres of stunning Berkshire countryside, Wellington College combines tradition, innovation and excellence with world-class hospitality. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a professional kitchen where quality, creativity and service are at the heart of everything we do.
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.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time (52 weeks) or term-time only (35 weeks) working arrangements.
What You'll Do:
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Prepare and deliver exceptional hospitality food for corporate events, private functions, formal dinners, buffets and silver service.
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Produce high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients while maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
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Support the planning, preparation and delivery of hospitality menus for a variety of events.
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Ensure food is replenished and presented to the highest standards throughout service.
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Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
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Supervise and support members of the kitchen team, leading by example during service.
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Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.
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Work closely with the senior chef team to continually improve menus and hospitality offerings.
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Deliver outstanding customer service and create memorable dining experiences for every guest.
What You Bring:
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Experience working within a quality hospitality or professional catering environment, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitality venues or similar.
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A minimum of 2 years' experience (desirable) working within hospitality catering, including buffets, fine dining and silver service.
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Strong culinary experience with an eye for detail.
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
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A positive attitude, professionalism and genuine passion for hospitality and food.
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Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety legislation.
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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent professional cookery qualification).
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Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
What We Offer :
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Competitive salary and benefits
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A dynamic and supportive work environment
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Full training and protective uniform provided
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No unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas!
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Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
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Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
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Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
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Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
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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.
