Head Chef

apartmentC2 Recruitment Limited placeAbingdon calendar_month 

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Location: Abingdon

Salary: Up to £35,000 per year

  • Day time hours with alternate weekends *
Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a passion for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a busy kitchen at a garden centre restaurant.

The restaurant is known for their freshly prepared, seasonally inspired menus, and they pride themselves on being a fun, friendly workplace. They have been recognised nationally with awards including Best UK Workplace 2023

About the Role:

As the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for:

  • Leading a talented team of chefs and kitchen assistants
  • Creating delicious, made-from-scratch meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
  • Managing a seasonally changing menu, offering hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
  • Setting the pace, food quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
  • Collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager to enhance customer experience

Working Hours:

  • Full-time, 39.5 hours per week
  • 2-week rota: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends (1 weekday and weekend off every other week)
  • No unsociable hours or split shifts

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £32,000 per year
  • A fantastic benefits package including:
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Free or discounted food
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events and a supportive work culture

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic, award-winning company and join a team that values fun, quality, and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you!

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