Total 618 job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LX

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic and creative Teachers to join our SEN School for January 2025 start.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and Teachers with mainstream experience.

Refer to the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form.

What the school offers its staff

Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 3-19. We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.

Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners’ love of learning. Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.

The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.

• Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services some of which include:

• In the moment support and counselling for work and home-life issues
• Financial and Legal
• Specialist information e.g. childcare
• 24 hours a day access

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and Abilities

Sound literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to make use of ICT to support pupils’ learning

Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical classroom context

Good planning and organisational skills

Ability to motivate and encourage pupils

Understand and be confident in use of :
Relevant technology and AAC.
See and Learn
Colourful Semantics
Clicker

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant qualifications to include either A Levels, NVQ3 (including English and Maths) or NNEB plus GCSEs grades A to C or Sub level 3 vocational qualification

Demonstrable and relevant SEN experience

3 years’ experience with pupils with learning difficulties

Appropriate Specialism Subject qualification

Demonstrable and relevant experience within a school based setting

Qualified First Aider

Knowledge

Knowledge of the Early Year’s curriculum or national curriculum

Understanding the child protection, safeguarding and bullying issues and able to demonstrate understanding of own accountabilities

Knowledge of the key factors that can affect the way pupils learn

Demonstrate knowledge of the key factors that can affect the ways pupils learn

Awareness of and willing to promote the School’s social inclusion policies and practices

Have a good knowledge of the strategies and interventions that you will be required to use and model/train staff in the use of:
o RWI
o Pre-Phonics and Phonics
o Visual Phonics
o LExplore
o Multi-sensory approaches to Literacy
o Reading assessments and the Reading spine

Skills and Abilities

Sound literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to make use of ICT to support pupils’ learning

Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical classroom context

Good planning and organisational skills

q Ability to motivate and encourage pupils

Understand and be confident in use of :
o Relevant technology and AAC.
o See and Learn
o Colourful Semantics
o Clicker

What the school offers its staff

• Training: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance with a supportive whole staff team and governing body
• an exciting and challenging role
• a fantastic pupil population with supportive parents and families
• a highly professional staff team
• onsite parking

Further details about the role

The role of Specialist Literacy Assistant is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be involved with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the literacy intervention programmes as well as raising expectations for pupils with SEN. They will be taking individual pupils or small groups and work with them, supporting their learning and development.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a colleague who:

• is an outstanding teacher of science with the potential to teach physics at GCSE and A Level
• has the flair, creativity and ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for all students

• is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department

What the school offers its staff

The Piggott School science department:

• red ALPS for all GCSE science subjects including ALPS 2 for combined science – 2024
• achieved (100%) 6+ in biology, (100%) 5+ chemistry and (100%) 6+ physics at GCSE – 2024
• achieved (73%) 4+ in combined science at GCSE - 2024
• achieved (75%) A*-C in A Level biology – 2024
• achieved (87%) A*-C in A Level chemistry – 2024
• achieved (65%) A*-C in A Level physics – 2024

Reducing teacher workload and promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development. The school’s science block has, this year, been updated and staff benefit from the use of 3 brand new specialist science labs and new office facilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a colleague who:

• is an outstanding teacher of mathematics with the potential to teach the subject at GCSE and A Level
• has the flair, creativity and ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for all students

• is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department

What the school offers its staff

The Piggott School mathematics department:

• red ALPS (2) for GCSE mathematics – 2024
• achieved (89%) grade 4+ in mathematics – 2024
• achieved (93%) A*-C in A level mathematics – 2024
• achieved (100%) A*-B in A level further mathematics – 2024

Reducing teacher workload and promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, established in September 2020, has quickly become a highly sought-after school within the local and wider community.

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to play a central role in supporting the Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body as we continue to develop our school in alignment with our shared Vision and Values. We are looking for an inspiring leader with a passion for advancing teaching and learning, who will be a key part of our school’s unique journey as we continue to grow each year and beyond.

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding leader who motivates and inspires our growing school community

Deliver innovative and creative whole school impact

Be committed to developing a knowledge-led curriculum

Be able to work collaboratively and independently

Be an excellent communicator committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and governors

Promote our Christian ethos, vision and values

Be a strong and supportive team player

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across our family of schools as part of the Trust’s CPD programme and networking opportunities.

Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational multi-academy trust that places learning at the heart of everything it does?

Are you looking for a unique role that will be central to the development and growth of a new school, helping to build upon the vision and values as it continues to grow?

Do you have the ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our young people?

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are looking for aCommunity Learning Disability Nurse,Band 6,37.5 hours per week,permanent contract,to work in our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in the Reading locality.


This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of people with many diverse and complex needs. This is a great opportunityto work in the community providing you with a unique opportunity to develop and learn within the learning disability service.


You may already be a learning disability nurse working with people with a learning disability and are looking to take the next step into a community multi-disciplinary team, looking for a new challenge. Then why not contact us if you are ready for a new challenge.


You will be expected to do some of your visits remotely & face-to-face, working in a multi-disciplinary team approach, including working with private care providers and families. The ability to educate and influence is therefore essential.


BHFT is a forward-looking Trust pursuing staff engagement. It is committed to a health promotion agenda and hasisentirely a non-smoking environment. It also has active BAME and LGBT groups which are supported at the highest levels.


As a Trust we support our staff on-going personal developments, yearly appraisals, regular clinical supervision with the senior learning disability nurse and encourage career development and training to enable you to keep up to date with the current healthcare standards

• To manage a caseload

• To contribute to comprehensive specialist nursing assessment

• To promote andfacilitateaccess to primary and secondary healthcare for individuals with a learning disability including health checks and health action plans

• To provide specialist advice and therapeutic interventions to parents and carers of people with a learning

• To provide andfacilitatehealth education and promotion to include both individual and group work


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The 4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 

• Registered Nurse for People with Learning Disabilities

• Current registration with the NMC

• To hold a driving licence and have access to a car.

• To have a good understanding of reasonable adjustment


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate tocall:LisaHollis, Service Manageron 07929185186email :Lisa.hollis@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Interview will be held on 9th Dec 2024



This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

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Allen Motor Group are currently looking to employ a Commercial Sales Advisor to join our Transit Centre in Slough. Managing and assisting with face to face and digital enquires to try and maximise sales potential whilst going above and beyond to provide a fantastic customer experience. This position is offered on a full time 5-day 42.5 hour working week, with an £23,500 basic salary + average earnings of £45,000, uncapped commission, bonus and company vehicle, reporting to the CV Sales Manager.

Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary, uncapped commission and a company provided vehicle we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
£1,000 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group
High achiever related prizes/experiences


Do I need experience?

No! Whilst we welcome applications from experienced automotive sales advisors, we understand that everyone started without experience at some point, so we relish applications from people looking to begin their automotive career with us. The key attributes and skills we look for in candidates are:


Previous selling and influencing skills
A full UK driving licence
An ability to follow procedures, policies, and instructions.
A passion for providing first class customer service
An eagerness to learn and progress your career
Fantastic communication skills


Key Duties and Responsibilities

As a Commercial Vehicle Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for and not limited to:


Handing of inbound and outbound enquiries via email/telephone and digitally
Meeting individual and team-based sales targets
Guide customers through the whole purchase process, advising on extended warranty, accessories, and financial products
Adhere to industry rules and regulations regarding the sale of financial products and insurance


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please do apply now

Job title: Delivery Driver (self-employed)
Pay rate: From £108 per day
Shifts: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9 hrs per day)
Location: Reading RG7 4PL

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us in Reading RG7 4PL as a full-time, self-employed Delivery Driver. Be part of a hardworking logistics team delivering innovative and top-notch solutions!

Your pay rate and working hours as a Delivery Driver:

• Pay rate: From £108 per day
• Van rental available
• Shift: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9 hrs per day)
• Weekly pay

Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Delivery Driver:

• Immediate start
• Full training provided
• No Sortation - all routes are pre-sequenced and pre-mapped.
• Regular work with set hours
• Flexible rota
• Free parking is provided at the depot for personal cars
• Mobile phone allowance

Your role as a full-time Delivery Driver:

You will be required to deliver a first-class delivery experience to all customers, delivering approximately 80 drops per day in your first week, increasing week-on-week thereafter.

Manual handling is a major part of working as a Delivery Driver - you may be required to load your own van at the start of your shift.

Requirements as a full time Delivery Driver:

• You must be aged 21 or above
• You must have a full and valid UK/EU driving licence for min 1 years
• We accept manual licence
• You need to be self-employed
• Parcel delivery experiences is an added advantage

If you have a strong work ethic and want to be part of a hardworking logistics team, then apply today!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The role

Our Line Chefs are responsible for producing all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner. This role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is part of a team based from our attractive hotel in XXXXXXXX (POST CODE).

Line Chef duties include:

• Cooking food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Facilitating special requests from guests if received.
• Managing wastage through correct product measurement.
• Ensuring you are working towards all kitchen SOPs at all times.
• Setting up and stocking food items and other necessary supplies.

Beyond that, you'll represent our company values and culture, ensuring that service excellence remains our top priority.

Other businesses may call this role Prep Cook, Line Cook, Commis Chef / Chef de Partie.

Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

- Annual Conference Event and Awards

- Apprenticeships

- Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth

- Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events

- Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!

- 50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels

- 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice

- FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

What you’ll bring to the team

An ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. Demonstrable cooking experience including experience as a Line Chef, Restaurant Cook or Prep Cook. Familiarity with industry best practices and Basic Food Safety are essential.

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat so we can get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills to us. If successful at this stage, you will meet Business Excellence Manager / Kitchen Manager.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Hilton, what unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.

Join our Kew-Team today!

Job Title: - Registered Midwife Trust: - Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Location: - Reading Pay Rates: £28-£32 Shift Patterns: - Flexible Trust Info - Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of acute, surgical and specialist services (including cancer, dialysis and eye surgery) to Reading, Wokingham and Berkshire. As one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country, the Trust offers staff a range of benefits including local discount schemes, a free shuttle bus from Reading train station and more. Based in and around Reading, there is plenty of leisure activities to get involved in, with excellent transport to surrounding areas and London. Why might this job interest you? Being a midwife in the NHS is a profoundly rewarding career that revolves around providing essential care and support to expectant mothers and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Midwives build strong relationships with women and their families, guiding them through the journey of pregnancy with empathy and compassion. The flexibility in scheduling enables midwives to manage their work-life balance effectively, ensuring they can deliver high-quality, personalised care while meeting their own needs and commitments. Being a midwife is not just a profession but a calling to make a meaningful impact on the lives of mothers and babies, fostering health and well-being from the very beginning. What you can add: Assessing the needs of women, partners, families, and carers Plan, deliver and evaluate standards of evidence-based midwifery care Providing full antenatal care, including parenting classes, clinical examinations and screening Identifying high-risk pregnancies The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above What youll need: A minimum of 12 months paid experience as a Midwife within the last 2 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Carebe part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light CardNHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestylebeing on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Regional Optical Trainer job covering Southern England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Trainer for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver product, sales & retail training activities to key customers. This position will involve supporting independent opticians across Southern England.

Regional Optical Trainer - Role

• Visit optical stores to train and communicate on products and services.
• Organise, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
• To develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with projects.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with training content creation (CET, technical product training, dispensing & retail optimisation) creating storyboard, presentations and adapt this content to various formats (e-learning platform, ppt…) with the support of the marketing team.
• Supporting the sales team with customer training requirements and their KPIs.

Regional Optical Trainer - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Regional Optical Trainer - Salary

• Base salary between £35-40k
• Company car and a range of additional benefits
• Monday - Friday working

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

Your new company
Hays are working exclusively with a dynamic business who are looking for a credit controller to join their team in Shrewsbury

Your new role
You will be working as part of a team and taking responsibility for your own part of the ledger, with duties including:

• Ensuring that daily credit control activities are completed on time
• Chasing overdue debts via phone, letter and email
• Processing payments accordingly
• Allocating payments to the correct accounts and facilitation of telephone credit card payments from customers.
• Resolving all issues and queries affecting outstanding debts.
• Liaison with internal Managers regarding accounts.
• Suspend credit facilities
• Assist with reports and adhere to reporting deadlines

What you'll need to succeed
The company are either looking for an experienced Credit controller, or an individual who has some accounts experience, or Customer service experience that is keen to build a career within Credit Control. You should have a good telephone manner, be able to build rapport and resolve problems and have good IT skills

What you'll get in return
You will be working within a professional and friendly team, who can offer support and training in Credit control. The company offers a bonus, good pension, holidays and benefits. Easily accessible in Shrewsbury with on site parking

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Hays are working exclusively with a large business in Telford who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team and will offer training and AAT study support

Your new role
You will be working within an established team reporting to the Finance Manager and your duties will include:

• Weekly Payroll
• Bank Reconciliations and postings
• Journals
• Expenses
• Various reports and analysis
• Assisting within the accounting team with various duties

What you'll need to succeed
The company are looking for a candidate who ideally has some accounting experience and is looking for an opportunity to develop their accounting skills. You should be self-motivated, keen to learn, able to take responsibility and have good IT skills

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work for an experienced Manager who will offer training, support and guidance as well as AAT study support.
You will be working for a large commercial business and your role will develop further with experience. The company can offer good working hours, good benefits and is easily accessible in Telford with on-site parking

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Receptionist
My client is requiring reception cover from the 4th of December until the 31st of December
Duties and responsibilities will include the below:
Welcoming all visitors to the organisation
Answer phone calls
Performing administration duties
Dealing with any post or deliveries
Issuing security passes for any visitors
Ad hoc duties
Car parking is onsite or if on public transport, they are based close to bus and train stations.




If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Company Description

Regional Culinary Lead

Central region - M4 Corridor, Stevenage, Swindon , Reading & Oxford

Competitive + Company Car Package

Benefits:

• 35 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Company car scheme or car allowance
• Secondary career leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• BUPA family cover
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Regional Culinary Leads are the shining stars of ‘Obsessed’, they lead in their respective regions the foundations of Craft, Creativity, Community and of course Cheer.

They are our ‘foodie mavericks’, passionate about people, food and service. They support teams to fuel their individuality whilst being that driving force for our non negotiables, no boundaries and most definitely ‘NO BEIGE’ approach to our ‘rules of engagement’.

Our taste revolution is brief… to give creative freedom to every ‘Chef & Bevista’ within our businesses to shake things up with a Morning, Noon and Night mindset.

Job Description

• Supporting the Head of food to deliver our obsessed manifesto across the region.

• Provide strong culinary leadership and expertise to multiple locations within the region, ensuring adherence to quality standards, recipes, and culinary guidelines.

• Collaborate with the culinary teams to develop innovative and appealing menus that meet customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and regional market trends.

• Train, mentor, and motivate culinary staff to achieve excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.

• Maintain strict quality control standards across all locations, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation of dishes. Conduct regular inspections and evaluations to address any issues and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards. Implement and enforce proper food handling and storage procedures.

• Manage food and labor costs within budgetary constraints. Analyze financial reports and implement strategies to minimize expenses while maintaining food quality.

• Foster strong relationships and effective communication with other departments, such as operations, marketing, and procurement, to align goals, streamline processes, and ensure a cohesive approach.

• Stay updated on culinary trends, emerging techniques, and new ingredients. Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and enhance the dining experience for customers

Qualifications

• Food’s provenance is critical to you and the closer to your kitchen, the better
• You understand that being a great chef is not just about cooking but the ability to work with a team, and build relationships
• You will have proven experience within a demanding kitchen at the relevant level
• Have an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above
• Team player
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme