Head Chef

Location: Oxford 
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge?

Our client is looking for a talented Head Chef to take the lead in a busy and dynamic kitchen. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional food and leading a successful team.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service. You'll have the opportunity to bring creativity to menu development while managing a motivated kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver outstanding food and service.
Manage all kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, and budgeting.
Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
Control food costs, wastage, and labour expenditure.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff.
Create and develop menus, specials, and seasonal offerings.
Work closely with management to support business goals and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
Sound knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Passion for delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer experiences.

If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and join a business that values quality, leadership, and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

*If you have not heard back from us within 7 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful*