Head Chef - Hospitality Venue, Buckinghamshire
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Full-time | Permanent | Salary up to £38,500
A well-established hospitality business in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, quality-driven hotel and restaurant operation based in Amersham (HP7).
This is a senior leadership role for a confident, hands-on chef with strong operational and people-management skills, capable of taking full ownership of kitchen performance, standards, and profitability.
The Role
The Head Chef will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient operations, and compliance with food safety standards. Working closely with senior management, the role combines culinary creativity with strong commercial and leadership capability.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing the kitchen team to deliver high standards of food and service
Managing day-to-day kitchen operations across all services
Creating, reviewing, and refreshing menus to drive customer engagement
Controlling food costs, GP margins, stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets
Managing suppliers to ensure quality, consistency, and value
Ensuring all food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards are met
Maintaining kitchen equipment and overseeing deep cleans and maintenance
Managing rotas, wages, training, performance, and disciplinary processes
Supporting events and functions in line with guest requirements
Hours
45 hours per week
Shifts scheduled between 7am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday
Candidate Profile
Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up
Strong leadership, organisation, and kitchen management skills
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Solid understanding of food cost control and profitability
Passion for developing teams and maintaining high standards
Full driving licence preferred
Able to commute to or relocate to Amersham, HP7
Benefits
Salary up to £38,500 per annum
Company pension
Free or discounted meals
Employee discounts
Free on-site parking
Location: Amersham, Buckinghamshire (HP7)
This opportunity would suit a motivated culinary leader looking for long-term stability and the chance to shape a kitchen operation within a respected hospitality environment