Role: Head Chef
Location: Oxfordshire, UK
Salary: up to £75,000, plus performance incentives

Achieve Hospitality are delighted to be working with our amazing client in their search for an experienced Head Chef to join their team.
 
Our clients property features a state-of-the-art kitchen and a newly opened fine dining restaurant. 
 
Benefits:

• Earnings: On-target earnings of up to £75,000 per annum, plus performance incentives.
• Career Growth: Development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
• Staff Perks: 50% discount across the group, including hotel stays, dining, and treatments.
• Referral Bonus: £500 for successful recruitment referrals.
• Paid Leave: 28 days of annual holiday.
• Pension: Participation in our pension scheme.

As the Head Chef, you will drive an exceptional dining experience by blending innovation with the finest seasonal ingredients. You’ll oversee all kitchen operations, delivering excellence across à la carte dining, private events, and exclusive menus.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Innovation: Create and execute fine dining menus celebrating fresh, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and lead a talented kitchen team to deliver consistently exceptional results.
• Operational Excellence: Manage budgets, procurement, and stock control to ensure efficiency without compromising quality.
• Compliance & Standards: Maintain top-tier hygiene and safety standards in line with regulations.
• Event Catering: Lead private dining and high-profile events with creativity and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading a high-volume, high-end kitchen.
• Preferably experienced in catering for large-scale events.