Culinary lead 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
Quick apply
Chef Manager
BaxterStorey UK —Earley
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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
Head of Beverage
Sodexo —Ascot
- Up to £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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
Quick apply
4d
Deputy Manager - Food Services
The Waterside Woodley. —Woodley
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Team management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Head Chef
Best Western Reading, Calcot —Reading
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Team management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Head Chef
Goose + Berry —Maidenhead
- Up to £63,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Travel
- Recruiting
Quick apply
2d
Kitchen Manager
Holiday Inn Reading West —Reading
- £31,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Head Chef (live in available)
The extraordinary hare —Wantage
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Team management
Quick apply
9d
Food & Beverage Guest Experience Supervisor
Four Seasons —Hook
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
Junior Sous Chef
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa —Crowthorne
- £39,625 a year
- Management
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Hospitality Chef
Sodexo —Crowthorne
- £14.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Hotel experience
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Restaurant Manager
Eat Right Group —London
- £25,420 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
22h
Chef de Partie
The Hind’s Head —Reading
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Restaurant Manager
Shellfish Cow Restaurant and Bar —Wallingford
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- English
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Head Pastry Chef
Blue Diamond Garden Centre —Church Crookham
- Full-time
- Management
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Accommodation Administrator
Aramark —Sandhurst
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Chef Manager
CH&CO —Wantage
- £40,170 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Head Chef - Fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)
Hallmark Care Homes —Wokingham
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee discount
10d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for culinary lead in reading, brk

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Area Chef Manager

impact Food Group -
Reading

Quick apply

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.

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

culinary lead jobs in reading, brk

Area Chef Manager

Chef Manager

Cafe Chef - Mon to Fri

Head of Beverage

Lead Chef - Cobbs Farm

Deputy Manager - Food Services

Head Chef

Head Chef

Kitchen Manager

Head Chef (live in available)

Food & Beverage Guest Experience Supervisor

Junior Sous Chef

Hospitality Chef

Restaurant Manager

Chef de Partie

Restaurant Manager

Head Pastry Chef

Accommodation Administrator

Chef Manager

Head Chef - Fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)

I want to receive the latest job alerts for culinary lead in reading, brk

Explore jobs in more locations

What will I be doing?

What are we looking for?

What’s in it for you?

Next steps

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected