Chef Manager
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Chefs
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Wilson Vale. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
We have an exciting opportunity to become our new Chef Manager at one of our workplace restaurants in Thames Ditton, KT7.
Do you love creating stunning restaurant food and are looking for work hours that give you a work-life balance like no other sector in the hospitality industry?
Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.
Our culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen!
This is a permanent position working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. Some flexibilty may be required to cater for occasional events.
We are a fresh food led operation and you'll have full autonamy over menu creation to deliver breakfast and lunch service using local, seasonal ingridients. Catering for around 100 staff daily, the offering will include a daily salad bar, baked desserts and hospitality.
Proposed start date: Januray 11th 2026
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Do you love creating stunning restaurant food and are looking for work hours that give you a work-life balance like no other sector in the hospitality industry?
Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.
Our culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen!
This is a permanent position working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. Some flexibilty may be required to cater for occasional events.
We are a fresh food led operation and you'll have full autonamy over menu creation to deliver breakfast and lunch service using local, seasonal ingridients. Catering for around 100 staff daily, the offering will include a daily salad bar, baked desserts and hospitality.
Proposed start date: Januray 11th 2026
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all food production
- Cater to the needs of all customers
- Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to assist and manage a team
- Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
- Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world to all customers
- Responsible for food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety both in practice and keeping relevant records
- Allergy reporting and responsibility for sign-posting to customers
- Budgeting, ordering, stock taking
- Training
- LOVE food, and love working in a team.
- Positive attitude
- Have good customer service skills and strong communication skills.
- Be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
- Strong premium hospitality experience in another venue
- Local knowledge and experience working in the area
- A passion for exceptional service is essential
- Strong understanding of service styles, food trends
- Innovation and creativity
- Craft at our core - we pride ourselves on our craft-skilled chefs who create wonderful fresh food from scratch.
- It’s all about the food - the menu is the most important document our chefs write every week.
- Quality, seasonal ingredients - 300+ British suppliers and our chefs can source locally.
- Freedom to create - our teams love to cook up exciting food themes and pop-ups to keep the food fun.
- Support like no other - our business was founded by family and we have stayed true to those same family values of nurturing development, protecting our values and building trust and loyalty.
- Making food that not only tastes great but is good for the planet. We have always had a strong environmental ethos and are dedicated to our social and environmental commitments.
- We believe in tailored training and opportunities to build your career with us.
- Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance