Job Description

Location: Eton College Dorney Lake, Court Lane, Off Lake End Road, Dorney, SL4 6FJ
Salary: 40,000 per annum + Flexible benefits fund of 1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (as required), working 5 days out of 7 - year-round, boarding school environment
About the Role:
Eton College, one of the world's most prestigious schools, is seeking an accomplished Senior Hospitality Chef to be the very visual and approachable culinary figurehead for Hospitality at Eton college and Dorney. In partnership with Sodexo, you'll be working with the Group Executive chef and Head Chef to follow effective financial control of client food inn a year-round boarding environment to ensure this food production meets both Sodexo's standards of 'Fresh Food from Scratch' and the client expectation of delivering the very best food and service in the independent school sector.
You will be a Sodexo ambassador by promoting Sodexo and the value it brings to Eton college and Dorney, allowing the client to focus on their core business of providing education. It is our role to support the environment students work in to do the very best academically whilst at Eton college."
Key Responsibilities

• Execute hospitality at all Eton College and Dorney Lake venues and other locations in which we are asked to cater for events ranging from a small afternoon tea, fine dining for up to 300 and sports event with 10000 people onsite.
• Delivering quality food in multiple hospitality venues for both large and small numbers. Innovation and providing "Creativity" is key.
• Deliver food to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance.
• Nurture client relationships in order to stabilise & develop them for long term partnerships.
• Follow all food hygiene, health, safety and environmental legislation using the Sodexo safety management system.
• To champion the "Fresh Food from Scratch" standards ensuring Eton college and Dorney lake is the unrivalled site to see and shows off the very best to prospect accounts and visitors alike.
• To follow all the "Focus on Five" management behaviours - Communication, recognition, performance, training and development and clear direction.
• To exhibit the values of both Sodexo, Eton college and Dorney Lake
• To establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels within the School and Sodexo.
• To engage with key client groups - "Walk the Floor" during service periods and engage and interact with clients, colleagues, and any visitors.

About You:

• Significant experience cooking on large-scale (300-10000 people) ideally within an independent school, boarding school, hotel, or contract catering environment.
• NVQ level 2 Food Production certificate or equivalent
• Intermediate food hygiene certificate
• Strong level of literacy and numeracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player.
• Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain standards.
• PC literate
• Food safety or health and safety qualification

What We Offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong to a company and team that values you for who you are; you'll act with purpose and make an impact every day; and you'll be supported to thrive in your own way.
Benefits include:

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
• Access to a wellbeing app with rewards, 24/7 virtual GP, and lifestyle services.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, available for colleagues, friends and family.
• Financial wellbeing support via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities.
• A flexible and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive compensation, full training, and protective uniform supplied.

Package:

• A salary of 40,000 per annum, plus an attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within Sodexo and Eton College Dorney Lake.
• The chance to be responsible for the timely and efficient preparation of all hospitality within all catering areas and venues that are integral to the daily life of the College.
• A role where your leadership, vision, and culinary expertise will help shape the experience of pupils and staff every day.

Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. Candidates with experience in independent schools will have an advantage, but above all we are seeking a candidate with the hospitality, culinary expertise, and attention to detail required to excel in this prestigious setting.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. Don't miss your chance to make a difference!
Attached documents
Salary 40000 per Annum
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/2068095/149645
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 06 November, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Schools
Location Windsor, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 23 October, 2025

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