Head Chef — Lead the Kitchen & Inspire Excellence

Mowgli - Oxford - Westgate; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-recognized restaurant chain in Oxford is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring top-quality food delivery, managing kitchen staff, and overseeing stock control. The ideal candidate should have excellent leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence. This position offers various benefits, including generous paid holiday, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday + enhanced family leave

Flexible pay and savings schemes

Medicash Health Plan

Free meals on shift + 50% employee discount

Clear career paths and development investment

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a busy kitchen environment.
• Passion for delivering top-tier food and inspiring teams.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Run a high-performing kitchen delivering standout dishes.
• Plan rotas and manage stock control.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Kitchen management

Stock control

Job description

A well-recognized restaurant chain in Oxford is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring top-quality food delivery, managing kitchen staff, and overseeing stock control. The ideal candidate should have excellent leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence. This position offers various benefits, including generous paid holiday, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.