Executive Culinary Director

3 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join our team at Chartwells. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional to take their career to the next level and contribute to the success of our food services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
  • Oversee and implement menu changes to meet customer preferences.
  • Identify opportunities to improve our food services and suggest innovative solutions.
  • Listen and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
  • Support the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
  • Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Free meals in our staff dining room.
  • Access to an on-site gym and wellness classes.
  • Onsite car parking.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • Career development opportunities through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
  • Exclusive travel discounts with leading providers.
  • Discounts on food shopping with major retailers.
  • Cinema tickets at a discounted rate.
  • Cash rewards for everyday purchases.

Compensation Package
The estimated annual salary for this role is £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience. A competitive bonus structure and generous benefits package make this an attractive opportunity for a talented Sous Chef.

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