Head Chef | Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Private Advertiser; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Boab Tavern in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and set the standard for food quality and safety.

You will oversee all kitchen operations, develop menus, manage costs, train staff and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This full-time role offers opportunities to shape culinary direction and drive innovation in a busy hospitality venue.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification or extensive practical experience in a professional kitchen.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership role.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and menu development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present high-quality dishes meeting standards
• Oversee all kitchen operations including food prep, cooking, plating and presentation
• Manage and supervise the kitchen team with training and feedback
• Create and develop menus showcasing culinary creativity
• Control food costs and manage inventory, ordering, stock levels
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards
• Implement and monitor food safety protocols and compliance
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure seamless service
• Trial new recipes and techniques to improve the menu
• Monitor quality control and consistency across plates

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

The Boab Tavern in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and set the standard for food quality and safety.

You will oversee all kitchen operations, develop menus, manage costs, train staff and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This full-time role offers opportunities to shape culinary direction and drive innovation in a busy hospitality venue.