HEAD CHEF – THE PEACOCK, OXHILL
£36-40,000 per annum | 48 hours per week | Accommodation available at sister site is required.
We’re looking for a talented, driven Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at The Peacock in Oxhill, a busy village pub focused on serving genuinely great food in a relaxed setting.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants real ownership of their kitchen. We’re looking for a Head Chef who can lead a team, maintain consistently high standards and create a menu that gives people a reason to come back.
The role
As Head Chef, you’ll have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including:
- Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
- Menu development and seasonal specials
- Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation
- Ordering, stock management and supplier relationships
- Managing food GP, portion control and kitchen costs
- Staff rotas and effective management of kitchen labour
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Working closely with the pub management team to grow the food side of the business
What we’re looking for
We want someone who is hands-on, organised and passionate about good pub food.
You’ll ideally have experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step. You should be comfortable running a kitchen commercially as well as creatively, with a good understanding of GP, labour management and stock control.
Most importantly, we want someone who takes pride in their kitchen and wants to make their mark on the food offering.
Package
£36-40,000 per annum
48-hour-per-week contract
Accommodation available at a sister site if required
Opportunity to have genuine input into menus and the direction of the kitchen
If you’re an ambitious chef looking for a Head Chef position where you can take ownership of the kitchen and build something you’re proud of, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and a little bit about yourself.
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
