Head Chef Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our team. Location: Oxford Brookes University Salary: 45,000 per annuum Shift Pattern: 5 over 7, 40 hours per week Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring high food quality, presentation, and service standards. Work with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus and hospitality delivery. Oversee food preparation and service for up to 1,500 covers per day across retail and hospitality outlets. Ensure food is fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced where possible. Manage stock ordering, stock control, and supplier quality. Lead and develop a team of 14, inc 2 x Sous, 4 x CDP, 3x Prep chefs 4 x KPs, 1x storeman Deliver daily briefings, training, coaching, and performance management. Support recruitment, induction, attendance management, and team development. Reporting to Executive Chef Food Safety
Head Chef - Oxford employer: Gather & Gather
Gather & Gather is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in Sunbury-on-Thames, we offer a vibrant work culture with competitive pay, free meals, and onsite parking, alongside unique benefits such as discounts on travel and wellness classes, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful career growth in the catering industry.
