Head Chef

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment; Banbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading country inn in North Oxfordshire is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen as they open this summer. This role offers a competitive salary package of up to £52k, including tips, and the opportunity to create a modern British menu using locally sourced ingredients. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-end food preparation and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

4-day workweek

Food on duty

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef.
• Ability to work with seasonal, local produce.
• Interest in a long-term career opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Produce fresh, cooked food using seasonal, local produce.
• Implement new menu ideas and stay focused on customer trends.
• Work closely with the General Manager and owners.

Skills

Communication

Menu Design

Team Leadership

Job description

Excellent New Head Chef Opportunity with High End Country Inn with Rooms

Our client is recruiting a Head Chef for their refurbished country inn with rooms, serving all fresh food, based in the North Oxfordshire area of the Cotswolds. This is an opportunity for an existing Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef to take the next step in their career and join the business as it opens this summer. The kitchen uses locally sourced produce and will serve a modern British menu. The role involves cooking high-end pub/restaurant food, and you will have the opportunity to design menus. Due to the location, you will need your own transport.

Head Chef - Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £42k + £10k tips = £52k package
• Bonus scheme
• 4-day workweek
• Food on duty
• Additional benefits

Head Chef Responsibilities

• Work closely with the General Manager and owners
• Produce fresh, cooked food using seasonal, local produce to prepare pub and restaurant meals
• Implement new menu ideas and stay focused on customer trends
• Be a good communicator and a people person
• The owners are looking for someone interested in a long-term career opportunity

Application Process

To learn more about this opportunity and to arrange an interview with the General Manager, please apply and send your CV to Daniel Boyle now.