Head Chef

Oakman Inns; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join us as a Head Chef at The Woburn, part of the Oakman Group, located in Woburn village. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £50,000, a generous incentive bonus, and a range of employee benefits including flexible shifts and training opportunities. The role provides a unique chance to lead a team in a beautiful setting, maintain high-quality dining experiences, and foster a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on shift

Flexible shift patterns

Up to 50% off meals for you and guests

33% off hotel accommodation

Access to an award-winning training program

Wage streaming service

Salary Extras Portal

Service Awards

Birthday Gift

Invitations to company events

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and high standards.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to develop and coach a team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Quality Standards

Job description

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We are looking for a Head Chef to join us at The Woburn in Bedfordshire.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £50,000* per annum plus a share of cash and card tips and up to £7.8k bonus potential incentive per year
• Free meal whilst on shift
• Flexible shift patterns available and enhanced holiday
• Up to 50% off meals taken off duty for you and up to 6 guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation
• Access to an award-winning training program and personalized development plan
• Wage streaming service allowing access to your pay when it suits you
• Salary Extras Portal - Access to Cycle2Work scheme and discounts at brands like Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks, and Tesco
• Service Awards
• A Birthday Gift
• An invitation to Oakfest, our annual company festival!
• Refer a friend and earn recruitment incentives of up to £1000

About The Woburn:

The Woburn is located in the picturesque Woburn village. It features forty-eight hotel rooms, seven stylish cottages, a large restaurant, function room, drawing room, Tavistock Bar, and private function space. It is the Oakman Group’s largest site.

The Woburn offers a seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired menu with weekly specials, focusing on sustainable, quality ingredients. Our meats and poultry come from British farms, eggs are free-range, and fish is responsibly sourced from MSC-approved suppliers.

About The Oakman Group:

Recognized as a leading employer and listed among the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, we value our people highly. We invest in our employees through online training, supplier visits, apprenticeships, and development programs. Our goal is to support your growth and career advancement.

We prioritize our staff's well-being with competitive pay packages and benefits. We ask only that you give your best and uphold our core values.

About You:

• You are passionate about food, uphold high standards, and have a great team spirit.
• You can lead, develop, and coach your team to excellence.
• You possess strong leadership and management skills.