Sous Chef/Head Chef

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Head Chef or a Sous Chef ready for the next level to run the main kitchen in Witney. The role requires high organisational skills, experience in commercial cooking, and the ability to manage a high volume of orders efficiently. Responsibilities include managing rotas, training staff, and developing new menus, as well as ensuring the food is presented well. Competitive salary and schedule included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef.
• Ability to handle high volume orders during busy times.

Responsibilities

• Day to day running of the main hotel kitchen.
• Responsibility for rotas and holiday management.
• Train and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in developing new menus and processes.

Skills

High organisational skills

Experience in commercial cooking

Attention to detail

Strong leadership skills

Creativity

Job description

Position

Sous Chef/Head Chef

Location & Schedule

Witney

Wednesday - Sunday (Monday and Tuesday off)

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our client based in Witney or a Sous Chef who is ready for the next level. The ideal candidate will have high organisational skills and experience in commercial cooking. There will be limited food preparation needed but the successful applicant will need to handle a high volume of orders during busy service times. Attention to detail is a must as well as pride in delivering well‑presented hot and cold food to order.

Responsibilities

• Day to day running of the main hotel kitchen
• Responsibility for rotas
• Responsibility for holiday management
• Assist in developing new menus and processes
• Train and develop the kitchen brigade
• In-depth knowledge of food cost control and stocktaking
• Ordering and stock management
• Creation of menus
• Highly organised with a coaching mentality and a focus on training
• Someone who demonstrates strong leadership skills, creativity and acts as a role model

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