Head Chef - Gastro Pub

COREcruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking a Head Chef for a charming gastro pub in Oxfordshire. With the freedom to create a seasonal menu and lead a dedicated team, this role offers a supportive environment where culinary creativity and tradition meet. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fresh food and committed to excellence in the kitchen.

Benefits

Up to £40,000 per year

Generous group bonus scheme

Free, fresh meals while on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a Gastro Pub or Restaurant.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh, nutritious food.
• Good understanding of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and develop a seasonal menu.
• Manage and build a team within the gastro pub setting.
• Ensure the consistent quality of food served.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Job description

We’re recruiting a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a beautiful countryside gastro pub in Oxfordshire! The Head Chef will have creative freedom to develop a menu that champions seasonal modern British dishes, hearty classics, and all freshly made food – all served in a warm, welcoming village pub setting with a strong local following.

This well-loved gastro pub is part of a small, supportive collection of venues, so The Head Chef will have the backing they need to bring their ideas to life.It’s the perfect opportunity for a Head Chef to build and develop your own team, put your stamp on the menu, and create something special from day one!

Head Chef benefits:

• Up to £40,000 per year!
• A very generous group bonus scheme.
• Free, fresh meals while on duty.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Career development, all chef’s move up through the ranks.

Head Chef requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a Gastro Pub or Restaurant setting.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh, nutritious food.
• Good understanding of food safety and health regulations and team management.
• Commitment within previous roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com