Head Chef – Buckinghamshire – £45k + Bonus + Tronc

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited; Amersham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £3,000

Tronc on top

Lead kitchen team

Weddings & events setting experience

Job summary

Taste Hospitality Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Banqueting Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a prestigious weddings and events venue in Amersham.

In this hands-on role you will manage the kitchen, drive high food quality, control costs, and mentor a brigade to deliver memorable experiences for every event.

With a £45,000 salary and the potential for up to £3,000 discretionary bonus plus tronc, you will play a key part in shaping the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in high-volume events.
• Strong cost control and budgeting skills.
• Excellent food quality and presentation standards.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead the team by example.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and delivery.
• Organise preparation and kitchen operations to ensure events run smoothly.
• Lead, motivate and develop the brigade, creating a positive working environment.
• Manage stock, ordering and food costs effectively.
• Monitor gross profit and labour costs, working towards agreed budgets and targets.
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure the kitchen is ready for upcoming events and guest requirements.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Look for ways to improve the food offering and overall kitchen operation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Commercial awareness

Budgeting

High standards

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Banqueting Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a beautiful weddings and events venue in Amersham.

With a £45,000 salary, the chance to earn up to £3,000 in additional annual bonus and tronc on top, this is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys leading a team, delivering memorable food and taking real ownership of a kitchen.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

Working in a venue that hosts weddings and special occasions brings something a little different to the usual restaurant or pub kitchen.

From helping make a couple’s big day extra special to delivering great food for a range of events, there’s a real sense of occasion to the work, with plenty of scope for a Head Chef who enjoys being hands‑on and making things happen behind the scenes.What’s on offer?

• Up to £3,000 annual discretionary bonus, based on KPIs including gross profit and labour budgets
• Tronc on top, with payments varying according to business performance
• The opportunity to lead and develop a kitchen team
• A varied role within a weddings and events setting

You’ll be responsible for leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards and ensuring the food operation runs smoothly. Alongside the creative side of the job, you’ll need to be organised and commercially minded, keeping a close eye on costs, staffing and the overall performance of the kitchen.

They’re looking for an experienced Banqueting Head Chef who can bring a team together, stay calm when things get busy and take pride in delivering a great experience for guests.

You’ll need to combine strong kitchen leadership with good commercial awareness, understanding that the success of the operation comes down to both the food on the plate and how effectively the kitchen is run.

As Banqueting Head Chef, you will:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead the team by example
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and delivery
• Organise preparation and kitchen operations to ensure events run smoothly
• Lead, motivate and develop the brigade, creating a positive working environment
• Manage stock, ordering and food costs effectively
• Monitor gross profit and labour costs, working towards agreed budgets and targets
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure the kitchen is ready for upcoming events and guest requirements
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards
• Look for ways to improve the food offering and overall kitchen operation

The bonus structure also gives you the opportunity to be rewarded for hitting key targets, with up to £3,000 available annually on top of your salary, alongside tronc.

If you’re a confident, hands‑on Banqueting Head Chef looking for something a little different from the usual restaurant or pub environment, this could be a great next move.

You’ll be taking the lead in a venue where the kitchen plays an important part in some of life’s biggest celebrations, with the responsibility and earning potential to match.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be successful then we shall be in contact within the few days.

Company Registration Number: 06694061
VAT Number: 939 6931 67