Head Chef

Interaction Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a four-star hotel as a Head Chef, leading a small team in a vibrant culinary environment. You will manage various dining services, ensure quality using fresh produce, and be part of a friendly team with great guest feedback. This permanent full-time position offers competitive salary, gym membership, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Gym membership

Recommend a friend scheme

Meal on duty

Friends and family discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or Head Chef.
• Solid career history with CV and references.
• Experience with a variety of menus and banqueting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in a four-star hotel kitchen.
• Work with various menus including dinner, breakfast, and lunch options.
• Ensure professional kitchen operations and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Team Leadership

Reliability

Punctuality

Calm Demeanor

Fresh Produce Experience

Job description

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting a Head Chef to lead a small team at a four star hotel in Buckingham. The Head Chef will work a 45hr contract on a permanent basis and will be required to work 5:7 days per week with flexible hours until dinner service finishes at 21:30.

Covers:

c.35 for breakfast
c.20-30 for lunch
c.25 for evening dinner / room service
Menus:

full breakfast buffet
gastro pub and afternoon tea for lunch
sunday roast
evening menu
For Chefs who do not drive, accommodation is available at a rate of £160 per month. There is free onsite parking for Chefs who do drive and have their own vehicle.

In short, we are looking for a Head Chef who's seen it all. Perhaps an agency Chef who's worked for a number of hotels, restaurants and pubs? Perhaps a pub Chef who wants a little more variety in their day? Or it could be a very experienced Sous or Senior Sous Chef who's looking for the next challenge?

You:

Are an experienced Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef
Have a cool, calm demeanor
Are professional, punctual, reliable and a team-player
Can lead a small team to success
Will work well with the General Manager (who also helps out in the kitchen when needed!)
Shall work with a variety of menus to include banqueting, wedding catering, afternoon teas, sunday roasts and gastro pub style foods
Should have a solid career history evidential in the form of a CV and references
Must have fresh produce experience
Benefits and perks:

28 days annual leave as standard
lucrative and negotiable basic salary
gym membership
reccomend a friend scheme
meal on duty
friends and family discounts
independant company - quick decisions made
Join a 4 star hotel, be part of a small friendly and professional family where guests are providing great feedback on the front of house and back of house teams efforts.

For more information, please contact Cheryl Wilson at Interaction Recruitment, Northampton Branch.

Thanks for reading!

INDNH

Job Info

Job Title:

Head Chef

Company:

Interaction Recruitment

Location:

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Posted:

Jul 18th 2025

Closes:

Aug 18th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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