Head Chef — Real-Cooking Leader with Fresh Ingredients

Lounge Café Bars; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A casual dining establishment in Thatcham is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen team. You will ensure high standards of food preparation using fresh ingredients, oversee all kitchen operations, and promote a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Head Chef or in similar roles, delivering kitchen excellence and customer satisfaction. This role offers benefits like paid breaks, holiday pay, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

Paid breaks

28 days holiday pro rata

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff parties

Company pension scheme

Personal development opportunities

Tips shared across the team

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef.
• Ability to demonstrate good chef skills, both hot and cold food prep.
• Strong work ethic and leadership from the front.

Responsibilities

• Create dishes to specification while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen.
• Complete all prep and par for each shift.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through excellent food delivery.

Skills

Chef skills

Fresh ingredient handling

Leadership

Food hygiene practices

Experience with KPIs

Job description

A casual dining establishment in Thatcham is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen team. You will ensure high standards of food preparation using fresh ingredients, oversee all kitchen operations, and promote a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Head Chef or in similar roles, delivering kitchen excellence and customer satisfaction. This role offers benefits like paid breaks, holiday pay, and a supportive team culture.