Head Chef Quality Gastro Pub
?? Thame, Oxfordshire
?? Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a passionate Head Chef with a background in branded hospitality but a real love for fresh, high-quality food ? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the kitchen at a well-established quality gastro pub in Thame, part of a respected and growing hospitality group known for being a brilliant place to work.
With weekly sales of around £50,000, this is a busy and well-loved venue where standards, creativity, and strong leadership are key. Youll be leading a team of 10 chefs, driving consistency, mentoring the team, and delivering exceptional food that keeps guests coming back.
About the Company This group has built a strong reputation across the UK for delivering excellent food, warm hospitality, and creating a positive, supportive working culture. They are a fast-growing and successful hospitality company, offering real opportunities for career progression, personal development, and long-term growth as they continue to expand throughout this year and beyond.
Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and develop a kitchen team of 10
Deliver consistently high-quality fresh food in a busy gastro pub environment
Manage kitchen operations including ordering, stock control, and GP targets
Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards
Work closely with the General Manager to drive the food offer and guest experience
Ensure efficient service during high-volume periods
Candidate Requirements Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
Background in a branded hospitality operation, ideally within a fresh food environment
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
Passion for quality ingredients and delivering great food consistently
Commercially aware with good understanding of cost control and kitchen management
Ability to thrive in a high-volume kitchen
Salary & Benefits Salary up to £55,000
Performance-related bonus
Company benefits package
Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing group
Supportive and people-focused company culture
If youre a driven Head Chef looking to join a company that genuinely invests in its people and offers real progression, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
?? Apply now to find out more.
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