Head Chef
Location: Kingham, Oxfordshire
Salary: £42,000–£44,000 per annum + approximately £10,000 tronc
Hours: Full-time, with a 4-day week available
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join a highly regarded country pub with rooms in the heart of the Cotswolds.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with excellent seasonal produce and wants the freedom to put their own stamp on a menu. The kitchen has a strong focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, modern British cooking and producing food to a consistently high standard.
The property has an award-winning restaurant alongside a traditional village pub, creating a varied and interesting operation with both restaurant dining and relaxed pub food.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you will work closely with the owners and General Manager, leading the kitchen team and taking responsibility for the overall food operation.
You will be responsible for:
- Creating and developing seasonal menus and daily specials
- Working with fresh, local and seasonal produce
- Maintaining consistently high food standards
- Leading, training and developing the kitchen team
- Managing food costs, GP and kitchen labour
- Ensuring excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Managing ordering and relationships with suppliers
- Keeping the kitchen organised, efficient and commercially focused
- Bringing new ideas and creativity to the menu
- Supporting private dining, events and occasional functions
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a confident Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
You should have:
- Strong experience in a quality pub, restaurant or hotel kitchen
- A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food
- Good knowledge of food costs, GP and kitchen management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to motivate and develop a kitchen team
- A hands-on approach and high standards
- A creative approach to menu development
- A desire to build a long-term career within an independent business
What's on Offer
- £42,000–£44,000 salary
- Approximately £10,000 tronc
- 4-day working week available
- Performance bonus
- Food on duty
- Career progression
- The opportunity to work with excellent local and seasonal produce
- A supportive independent ownership team
- The chance to have genuine input into the food operation
This is a great opportunity for a Head Chef looking for a role where they can have a real influence over the food, develop a strong team and enjoy a better work-life balance in a beautiful Cotswold setting.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
PERMCHEF
Pay: £42,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
