Head chef Work, Jobs in Yarnton Gosford And Water Eaton (with Salaries)

Head Chef - Howbery Park Estates
HR Wallingford —Oxford
- £1,000 a day
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Inventory control
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Head Chef
Dorchester Living —Upper Heyford
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Team management
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Mamma Mia Summertown —Oxford
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Overtime
- Restaurant
- Annual leave
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Head Chef
Butcombe Group —Burford
- £40,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Lamb Catering and Events Limited —Oxford
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Writing skills
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Head Chef
Cotlake Assets —Bourton on the Water
- £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Annual leave
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Head Chef
The Peacock Country Inn —Chinnor
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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6d
Head Chef
Sodexo —Abingdon
- £16.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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1h
Head Chef
Aramark —Kidlington
- £16.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef
THE STEAMHOUSE —Witney
- Up to £33,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Serving
- Cooking
- Bakery
- Employee discount
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Roving Head Chef
Acorn Pubs —Witney
- Up to £47,000 a year
- Hotel
- Hotel experience
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Head Pastry Chef
Absolute Taste —Bicester
- Up to £58,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Inventory control
- Cooking
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1d
Head Chef
Wroxton House Hotel —Banbury
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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8d
Head Chef
The Cherry Tree —Abingdon
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
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Head Chef
Royal Oak —Oxford
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head Chef - Live In Available
Stag and Huntsman Hambleden Ltd. —Henley on Thames
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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14d
Executive Head Chef - Stadia
Thomas Franks Ltd —High Wycombe
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Cleaning
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Searcys —High Wycombe
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
Hungry Horse - BRA_104 —Aylesbury
- Full-time
- English
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Green Farm - Farm Shop & Cafe —Bicester
- £16 - £22 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Café
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Head Chef - Howbery Park Estates

HR Wallingford -
Oxford

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Job details

Full-time
£1,000 a day

Qualifications

Hospitality
Record keeping
Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Management
Inventory control
Food hygiene
Catering
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Kitchen inventory control
Chef experience
Communication skills
Professional kitchen experience
COSHH compliance

Full job description

At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

We have an opportunity for a Head Chef to join our Howbery Park Estates hospitality team.

The HR Wallingford Group owns and operates the Howbery Business Park, (www.howberypark.com), a 70 acre site set in mature, landscaped grounds near to the river Thames. The business science park is located between Oxford and Reading and has excellent links to the M4, M40 and London.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences for our customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and overseeing all kitchen operations to meet service requirements, preparing and cooking daily meals, and providing catering for hospitality functions, special occasions, and events. You will create and develop menus in conjunction with the Catering Manager, maintain accurate food preparation records, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and food safety at all times.

The role includes training, mentoring the Assistant Chef, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, monitoring food storage temperatures, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, COSHH requirements, Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations, and food allergy guidance. You will also take responsibility for kitchen equipment maintenance reporting, provide cover for the Catering Manager in their absence, and undertake any other duties required to support the efficient operation of the catering service.

About Us

The Manor Café, located on Howbery Business Park beside the River Thames, serves both on-site clients and external visitors with a range of hot and cold food options. With spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas, as well as a takeaway service, the café serves in the region of 130 customers per day with a daily turnover of approximately £1,000 per day.

We also provide hospitality to our conference rooms and across the business park, including hot and cold beverages, business lunches and buffets.

The Manor Café has proudly maintained a 5-star food hygiene rating ("Scores on the Doors") for the past seven consecutive years.

Key qualifications and skills

Proven experience as a Head Chef, or similar role in a busy catering or hospitality environment.
Recognised catering qualification
Current Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
Strong knowledge of food hygiene, food safety regulations, allergen management, COSHH, and Health & Safety requirements.
Experience planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals, buffets, and hospitality catering.
Ability to create varied, cost-effective menus that meet customer needs and dietary requirements.
Experience training, supervising, and motivating kitchen staff.
Excellent organisational skills, including stock control, ordering, record keeping
Ability to maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and kitchen discipline.
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Catering Manager and wider team.

Further information

Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 depending per annum depending on experience
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm 40 Hours per week
Closing date for applications: 21st August 2026

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you're the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We're also happy to answer any questions by emailing [email protected]

Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter.

Additional information

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.

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