Head Chef

BaxterStorey UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK seeks a passionate Head Chef in Oxford to lead the culinary team and enhance fine dining experiences. Responsibilities include achieving financial targets, managing staff, and innovating menu offerings. Join a company committed to exceptional hospitality and empowering your career in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Thrive on getting the best out of people and maximizing commercial opportunities.
• Fresh ideas for hospitality and weekly lunch menus.
• Hands-on approach and a 'Can do' attitude are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the location achieves financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget.
• Monitor the work of all staff, carry out appraisals, and recognize training needs.
• Work with your General Manager to prepare budgets and maintain food cost within budget.

Skills

Kitchen management skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Delegation skills

Analytical approach to problem solving

Passion for food and customer service

Education

Previous experience in a Head Chef role

Job description

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This is a full-time role for a Head Chef with a passion for culinary development of fine dining cookery and service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can inspire and lead our great team and share their wealth of experience.

WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:

• Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget.
• Monitor the work of all staff, carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
• Hold regular team meetings to communicate targets, standards required, and company and client information.
• Work with your General Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget.
• Develop and evolve all client services at the location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are recommended and implemented.

Qualifications:

• Thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities.
• Excellent kitchen management skills.
• Fresh ideas for hospitality and weekly lunch menus.
• Draw satisfaction from managing, training, and supporting a team.
• Previous experience in a Head Chef role required.
• Strong understanding of report writing and financial management.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills.
• Good delegation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving.
• Display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Hands-on approach and a 'Can do' attitude are crucial.

Additional Information:

For nearly 20 years, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams for every client and location—offices, stadiums, cathedrals, universities—ensuring exceptional hospitality experiences.

We seek the brightest and best to join us in revolutionising the hospitality industry. No bland experiences here—just tastemakers and gamechangers creating legacies and having fun.

Our commitment to people means we strive to supercharge our team’s careers. 'Better' is a daily habit ingrained in our DNA, with learning at the forefront of your journey with us. Join the revolution!

We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey, fueling your individuality.

Ready to be fuelled? Apply today.

Find out more about us at www.baxterstorey.com

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