Head Chef

Anonymous Recruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the busy kitchen operations. This role involves ensuring high food quality and managing a motivated kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a high-volume establishment and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include adhering to food safety standards and managing staff effectively. A competitive salary of 35k plus tronc is offered, along with a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume establishment.
• Efficient and effective leadership with excellent and clear communication skills.
• Commercially savvy with knowledge of key kitchen KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of kitchen operation including food safety, health and safety, COSHH and HACCP procedures.
• Ensuring customers receive exceptional quality food in line with brand standards.
• Managing kitchen team, including hiring and training staff.
• Monitoring kitchen targets on labour, wastage, and stocks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Kitchen KPIs

Job description

Growing restaurant is looking for a Head Chef to join its busy city centre restaurant.

• Location : Oxford
• Salary : 35k plus tronc
• Hours : 45 a week

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen including maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency, adhering to standards and developing a highly engaged and motivated kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of kitchen operation including food safety, health and safety, COSSH and HACCP procedures.
• Ensuring customers receive exceptional quality food in line with brand standards and that this is delivered in a timely manner
• Managing kitchen team, including hiring and training staff, organizing rotas, and ensuring that all staff members adhere to the restaurant's policies and procedures.
• Monitoring kitchen targets on labour, wastage, and stocks.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume establishment
• Efficient and effective leadership with excellent and clear communication skills
• Commercially savvy with knowledge of key kitchen KPIs