Role: 👨🍳 Head Chef
Location: 🌍 Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: 💷 £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (based on experience)
Contract: 📑 Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 📅 40 hours over 5 days (including weekends)
Licence Requirements: 🚘 Full UK Driving Licence and Own Vehicle - Preferred
Company Perks & Benefits: 😍 By joining our client, you can take advantage of a competitive company pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, access to free meals during your break, life insurance cover, and 24/7 wellbeing support. You will be part of an excellent team dynamic and working environment, with dedicated training and internal progression opportunities.
Do you have the skills and experience it takes?
- Do you have at least 2 years experience in a similar Head Chef role?
- Do you offer at least 3 years experience working in a busy kitchen setting?
- Are you an excellent communicator and team player?
- Do you offer experience in training and developing members of staff?
- Do you have proven experience leading and motivating teams of staff?
- Have you ever been involved in the recruitment of new staff?
- Do you offer experience in staff performance reviews and disciplinaries?
- Do you have experience in rota planning and absence management?
- Are you an innovative thinker who is willing to contribute to new menu ideas?
- Are you passionate about delivering top quality food to customers?
- Are you confident with food safety and HACCP requirements?
- Can you succeed within fast-paced, pressurised work environments?
- Are you a self-motivated, determined and resilient individual?
- Do you have proven experience working in fine dining settings? (desirable)
- Do you have a Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification? (desirable)
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Disclaimer: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds - every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. VR Recruit Ltd T/A Workmate Agency acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Please visit our website for more information on our services