Head Chef – Farm to Fork Restaurant

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A food-led business in Oxfordshire is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen. This full-time role offers daytime hours, a salary of £40,000 to £42,000, and the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen team, creating menus, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about produce-led cooking and have proven experience in a similar role. Strong opportunity for work-life balance in a growing environment.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Ability to create menus showcasing seasonal and homegrown produce.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team for consistent food quality.
• Create and develop menus using fresh produce.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Manage kitchen rotas, stock control, and organisation.
• Support food delivery for events and busy periods.

Skills

Proven experience as a Head Chef

Passionate about fresh, seasonal cooking

Leadership and team development

Management of kitchen operations

Hands-on and fast-paced work style

Job description

We are excited to be working with a well-established and growing food-led business based in Oxfordshire, known for its strong connection to seasonal, home-grown produce. They are now looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation and deliver consistently high-quality food in a fresh, produce-driven environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position with sociable daytime hours, making it a great opportunity for a Head Chef seeking improved work-life balance without compromising on quality.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Head Chef…

• £40,000 to £42,000 per annum (DOE)
• Working daytime hours only, 5 out of 7 days, 7am to 4pm
• Working with fresh, seasonal produce, including ingredients grown on site
• Leading a supportive and passionate kitchen team
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discounts

Responsibilities as the Head Chef…

• Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality food
• Creating and developing menus that showcase seasonal and homegrown produce
• Ensuring excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance
• Managing rotas, stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Supporting food delivery for events and busy service periods

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have proven experience as a Head Chef
• Are passionate about fresh, seasonal and produce-led cooking
• Lead from the front and enjoy developing your team
• Are confident managing kitchen operations, stock and compliance
• Thrive in a hands‑on, fast-paced kitchen environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head Chef looking for a long-term role with daytime hours, high-quality ingredients and the chance to lead a kitchen within a growing food-focused business.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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