Hospitality Chef

Hospitality Chef - Lead with Passion, Create Exceptional Dining Experiences!

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

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time (52 weeks) or term-time only (35 weeks) working arrangements.

Are you a passionate Hospitality Chef who thrives in a high-quality hospitality environment? Do you enjoy creating memorable dining experiences while working with fresh ingredients and delivering exceptional service? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Hospitality Chef with Sodexo at Wellington College, you’ll play a key role in preparing and creating dishes for bespoke hospitality events across the campus site. This is not your typical high-volume kitchen role — you’ll be delivering quality fine dining experiences for a variety of occasions, from Master’s Lodge dinners for students, to exclusive House dinners and special hospitality events.

Working within one of the UK’s most prestigious educational settings, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, attention to detail, and passion for food in a role where quality and presentation truly matter. You’ll work alongside a talented team in a supportive environment with no unsociable late-night hours and public holidays off, including Christmas.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. This is more than just a chef role — it’s an opportunity to create outstanding hospitality experiences while developing your career in a rewarding and inspiring environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and deliver high-quality hospitality food for bespoke events and functions across the campus
• Support the delivery of private dinners, boarding house events, and exclusive hospitality occasions
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served to exceptional standards
• Oversee food replenishment and maintain clean, organised kitchen and service areas
• Support, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to create a positive and professional team culture
• Assist in managing labour, food, and stock costs effectively
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and customer service
• Contribute ideas towards menu development and seasonal hospitality offerings
• Carry out regular checks to ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

What You Bring:

Essential

• Experience cooking within professional hospitality or high-quality catering environments
• Experience preparing fresh food to a high standard with strong attention to presentation
• Ability to work confidently under pressure during busy services and events
• Previous experience supervising or supporting kitchen teams
• Strong understanding of fresh produce, ingredient preparation, and food quality
• Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene regulations
• Passion for hospitality, creativity, and delivering excellent customer experiences
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and strong communication skills

• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience (Training in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety provided)

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Full training and protective uniform provided

• No unsociable hours

  and public holidays off—including Christmas!

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

• 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 your chance to be part of something bigger, delivering exceptional hospitality experiences in a truly unique environment.

If you’re ready to bring creativity, passion, and professionalism to a role where every event matters, we’d love 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.

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