Head Chef

The Oxford Collection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in Oxford is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The successful candidate will manage food costs, create seasonal menus, and ensure a culture of respect and teamwork among a team of over 15 chefs. This role is pivotal for maintaining quality food and service in a restaurant known for its excellence. This opportunity is perfect for a driven culinary leader ready to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to manage stock and food costs efficiently.
• Demonstrated skill in creating seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15+ chefs to achieve culinary excellence.
• Ensure kitchen operates efficiently during peak times.
• Cultivate a positive and respectful team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Menu planning

Culinary skills

Job description

Situated in North Oxford, Gees is a bustling, independently owned restaurant, bar & terrace set within a landmark Victorian conservatory on Oxfords Banbury Road. For over 40 years Gees has remained loyal to its traditions of providing quality food and service in the most beautiful restaurant in the city. Open every day of the year for brunch, lunch and dinner, Gees' kitchen produces a seasonal menu of cross-town-for dishes using the best ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked.

Following an ambitious expansion and refurbishment in 2022, Gees more than doubled in capacity with the addition of Gees Gallery, an adjacent private dining space for up to 50 guests, and Secret Garden, a covered and heated private terrace for up to 60 diners. A brand-new top-of-the-range kitchen now caters for over 200 guests throughout its dining spaces.

This is an unmissable opportunity for an ambitious, competent and energetic Head Chef to successfully lead this high-volume, fast-paced, all-day operation.

Key Attributes & Expectations

A natural leader, you will lead by example and encourage a culture of respect and teamwork. You will influence, enthuse and develop a team of 15+ chefs to achieve consistency and excellence, supporting our small company ethos to nurture and cultivate our teams to progress within the business.

We expect to see proven competence by way of ordering, stock and food cost contr...