Head Chef - Contract Catering - Berkshire – Up to £50,000

We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume contract catering operation within a secure corporate environment in Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef who enjoys fresh food, team leadership and high-volume service.

We're looking for someone organised, reliable and capable of leading from the front while maintaining exceptional standards across a fast-paced operation.

The Offer

• Up to £50,000 salary
• Monday to Friday
• Daytime hours (typically 6am–4pm)
• Company Car and Petro Card
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free meals on shift
• Company pension
• Free parking on site
• Strong work-life balance
• Long-term career progression

The Operation

• Over 1,000 people on site daily,
• Large-scale contract catering operation,
• Main restaurant and grab-and-go outlet,
• Small hospitality offering.
• Team of 10 chefs on site.
• Fresh food-led environment.

The Food

• Fresh food prepared on site daily.
• Seasonal menu cycles.
• Breakfast and lunch service.
• Retail and grab-and-go concepts.
• High-volume fresh food production.
• Consistent focus on quality and presentation.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation.
• Manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Drive food quality and consistency.
• Support menu planning and development.
• Oversee ordering, stock control and food costs.
• Ensure full HACCP, allergen and health & safety compliance.
• Maintain strong standards across all food offers.
• Support the wider operation and hospitality events when required.

About You

• Proven Head Chef experience within B&I or contract catering.
• Strong fresh food background.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com