Head Chef

Daylesford Organic; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle brand is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team at Daylesford Organic in Charlbury. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards, and managing a team. With competitive salary and benefits, this position offers an opportunity to impact sustainably while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Discount on products and dining experiences

Paid volunteering day per year

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension scheme contributions

Life assurance cover

Mental health support assistance

Qualifications

• Proficient in various cooking techniques with a focus on quality and food safety.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective at organizing and planning kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team managing staff and fostering a positive work environment.
• Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to standards.
• Manage procurement and stock control effectively.

Skills

Cooking Foundations

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Team Development

Computer Literacy

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

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THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded brands that are committed to nourishing people and the planet. The collection is made up of three brands; Daylesford Organic, Daylesford Stays and Bamford.

Daylesford Stays provide experiences that embrace luxury escapism: understated elegance, indulgence and nurture. Each property has been thoughtfully designed to convey a sense of its character and individuality while retaining a feeling of warmth and welcome. We are looking for a new Head Chef to come and lead our kitchen team and enhance our offering to our valued customers.

SALARY: £45000 - £50000

HOURS: Full Time 48 Hours

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team Oversee and manage all kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient working environment. Provide training, support, and leadership to ensure high performance and smooth daily operations.

• Delivering a consistent product to the spec Ensure that every dish leaving the kitchen meets the established standards for taste, presentation, and portion size, maintaining consistency in line with company specifications and customer expectations.

• Ordering Manage the procurement of fresh produce, dry goods, and kitchen supplies by maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring timely, cost-effective orders based on kitchen needs and forecasts.

• Stocktaking Conduct regular and accurate inventory checks to monitor stock levels, minimize waste, identify discrepancies, and maintain proper stock rotation to support efficient kitchen operations.

• Rota Plan and manage the staff schedule to ensure adequate coverage during peak and off-peak times, balancing the needs of the business with staff availability and working hour regulations.
  
  

Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.

Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

Skills You Will Bring

• Solid Cooking Foundations A head chef must possess strong technical skills across various cuisines and techniques, ensuring consistent quality, proper food safety, and professional kitchen practices.
• Leadership Effective leadership is crucial for guiding the kitchen team, managing high-pressure situations, resolving conflicts, and maintaining morale and productivity.
• Planning & Organisation From scheduling and prep lists to menu planning and inventory control, strong organisational skills help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Team Development A head chef plays a key role in training, mentoring, and developing staff, helping team members grow professionally while strengthening overall kitchen performance.
• Computer Literacy Skills Proficiency with digital tools is important for managing orders, stock control, costing, scheduling, and communicating with suppliers or management systems.
• Communication Clear and concise communication helps coordinate kitchen operations, ensures team alignment, and fosters a collaborative environment between back and front of house.
• Attention to Detail Precision in taste, presentation, and safety practices is essential to consistently deliver high standards and create an excellent dining experience.
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.

• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.

• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.
  
  

Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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