Head Chef

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a full-time position in Oxford. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring food safety, designing seasonal menus, and managing stock control. Flexibility is essential as the role requires weekend shifts. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £42,000, with an emphasis on quality and sustainability using fresh, home-grown produce.

Qualifications

• Suitable candidates should possess a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in leading kitchen teams is essential.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Design menus reflecting seasonality and home-grown produce.
• Manage staff rotas and monitor sickness levels.
• Oversee stock control and supplier management.

Skills

Leadership

Food hygiene

Menu design

Stock control

Job description

Job Description

Manpower Recruitment have teamed up with an established company in the Abingdon area and are looking for an experienced Head Chef.

The role is a full time, permanent role working 42.5hrs per week between the hours 7am-4pm. (Flexibility needed during busier times)

The expectations are full flexibility, so please be expected to work weekends when required. A full UK driving licence will be needed, due to location and some parts of the role would be to drive the company van.

The role is paying £40,000-£42000pa (depending on experience)

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Head Chef to join our catering team, working across two on‑site kitchens that pride themselves on quality, seasonality, and sustainability, leading the team of talented chefs. This is a permanent full‑time position, offering stable hours and the opportunity to work with fresh, home‑grown produce straight from our estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and managing the kitchen team
• Ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and allergen awareness
• Designing and developing menus to reflect home‑grown and seasonal produce
• Managing staff rotas, authorising holidays, and monitoring sickness levels
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and supplier management
• Completing regular audits and maintaining complian...