Kitchen manager Work, Jobs in Reading, Brk (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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Kitchen / Chef Manager
Friends Of The Elderly —Reading
- £41,350 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Maths
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Chef Manager
BaxterStorey UK —Earley
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Chef Manager - DP/298
Olive Catering Services Ltd —Staines-upon-Thames
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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6d
Kitchen Manager
CASA CAFFE LTD —Virginia Water
- £34,000 - £37,500 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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14d
Caterlink - Chef Manager
Caterlink —Reading
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Kitchen Team Leader
Oakford Social Club —Reading
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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13d
Cook Manager
Impact Food Group —Woking
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Chef Manager
Thomas Franks Ltd —Chalfont
- £38,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Kitchen manager / 323 - The Back of Beyond, Reading
J D Wetherspoon plc —Reading
- From £30,404 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Annual leave
1d
Chef Manager
Bupa —Thatcham
- £15.09 - £18.57 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Chef Manager - Bank
Bupa —Farnham
- £15.09 - £17.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Kitchen Team Leader
Proper Locals - BRA_206 —Reading
- Part-time
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Relief Chef Manager
Miquill —Oxford
- £18 an hour
- No weekends
- Hospitality
- Computer literacy
- Mentoring
Deputy Kitchen Manager
Miller & Carter - Chertsey —Ottershaw
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Team management
- Restaurant
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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10d
Chef Manager
Aspens —Chalgrove
- £15 an hour
- No weekends
- Sales
- Training & development
- Leadership
Lead Chef - Cobbs Farm
Cobbs Farm Co —Hungerford
- £30,000 - £34,500 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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6d
Head Cook
Fresh Start Catering Ltd —Oxford
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
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4d
Bank Chef Manager
Sanctuary Care —Wantage
- £19.38 an hour
- Nursing home
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Sushi Chef Manager
Hana Group —Basingstoke
- £13.61 - £14.61 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Team management
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
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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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