Head Chef & Kitchen Manager — High-Volume Pub (Oxford)

International Hospitality Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40,000

£4,000 bonus

28 days annual holidays

Company paid courses

Pension

Mental & dental care

Cycle scheme

Discounts with major retailers

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is looking for a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef for a restaurant in Oxford. The role demands strong leadership in a busy kitchen, managing a team of 8 chefs while ensuring high standards and exceptional service. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in high-volume settings such as gastropubs, be adept at stock control, and knowledgeable about modern English and European cuisines. An excellent salary of up to £40,000 plus a £4,000 bonus is offered, alongside other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in branded restaurant or pub industry.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Experience managing a brigade of 8 chefs.

Responsibilities

• Drive a team to achieve high standards of service.
• Responsible for ordering and stock control.
• Prepare rosters and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

High volume service

Back of house systems

Health & safety control

Modern English cuisine

Modern European cuisine

Job description

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is looking for a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef for a restaurant in Oxford. The role demands strong leadership in a busy kitchen, managing a team of 8 chefs while ensuring high standards and exceptional service. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in high-volume settings such as gastropubs, be adept at stock control, and knowledgeable about modern English and European cuisines. An excellent salary of up to £40,000 plus a £4,000 bonus is offered, alongside other benefits.