Job Description

Location

Egham

Salary

49,979 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Post Type

Full Time

Hours per Week

35

Weeks per Year

52

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 12 February 2026

Reference

0126-038

Right to work:

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.



Full-Time, Fixed Term until August 2026


Are you a passionate culinary leader eager to create exciting, fresh, and innovative dishes?


This is a rare opportunity to join a renowned establishment offering predominantly daytime hours, Occasional weekend and evenings ensuring a fantastic work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

Food ordering Menu planning HSEQ compliance and management Stock control. Customer satisfaction Team leadership

Key Competencies

A genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food with a creative edge. Extensive experience in the hospitality industry Proven expertise in supervising kitchen operations and leading a team. Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen management Leadership skills to motivate and guide kitchen staff effectively. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

What We Offer:

Generous Annual Leave Professional Development Comprehensive Benefits: Pension scheme, cycle-to-work schemes, free parking, and more. Lifestyle Perks: Employee discount schemes, sports membership, and access to exclusive retail offers.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.


For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk


Please quote the reference:

0126-038

Closing Date:

23:59, 12 February 2026

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our

Equality and Diversity Intranet page

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