Head Chef
Woburn (MK17)
Base Salary £35 – £38k plus additional £3 – £5k in tips
Full-Time, Permanent
Join Our Family-Owned Restaurant and Coffee Shop / Deli
We are a well-established, independent restaurant and Deli in the heart of Woburn, proudly family-owned and refurbished one year ago to a stunning, high standard. Known for our warm hospitality, freshly prepared food, and loyal customer base, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help drive the next stage of our growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and hands-on Chef who takes pride in delivering exceptional food, maintaining high standards, and leading a close-knit team in a busy and rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations.
Develop and refresh seasonal menus, specials, and café offerings.
Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
Maintain our 5* food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance standards.
Recruit, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
Control food costs and minimise waste.
Work closely with the owners to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
About You:
Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a restaurant, café, or hospitality setting.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Passion for fresh, high-quality food and excellent customer experiences.
Commercial awareness with good understanding of food cost management.
Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Food Hygiene Level 2 (minimum), Level 3 desirable.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and performance incentives are including target bonuses.
Fair split and share of tips.
Creative input into menu development.
A supportive and friendly family-run working environment.
Staff meals and employee discounts.
Opportunities for career development and growth.
A healthy work-life balance compared with many traditional kitchen roles.
Potential live in accommodation for right candidate.
Apply Now
If you're an enthusiastic Chef looking for the opportunity to make a real impact within an independent, family-owned business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team.
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