Hospitality Head Chef

Truffle Hunting is currently recruiting for a passionate and ambitious Head Chef for a new Bistro and Wine Bar opening in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Their aim is to provide great value in a friendly, laid-back environment with focus on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide delicious contemporary dishes, beautifully presented and full of flavour.

The Bistro and Wine Bar will have a smart interior combining with a comforting feel, attentive, friendly, considered service. Not fussy, but fun. Aiming a Bib Gourmand and sustainability awards.

The kitchen is well appointed with woodburning oven, Josper, rational, Hold-o- Mat, walk in fridge etc.

The menu should be able to offer a wide range of small plates to encourage the wine bar to be food centric environment that will lead to extended visits to the Bistro for larger dishes.

As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen team to deliver consistently excellent standards. If you would enjoy being part of a strong independent professional company with a passion for great food, then this is the right opportunity for you!

Head Chef - Role Responsibility

- Full responsibility for kitchen operation, ensuring every dish is of perfect quality and produced on time

- Stock management including controlling wastage to achieve GP, show initiative, drive, and passion, thinking on your feet to handle high-volume shifts

- Be a strong leader to your team, coaching staff and encouraging their development

- Use excellent attention to detail to deliver impeccable standards

- Solid experience in a high volume fresh food kitchen as a Head Chef

- minimum 2 Rosette or Michelin experience

- Take a pro-active and proud approach to running the kitchen and achieving awards

- Great communication skills

- Hungry to learn new techniques and develop

- Have a thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen

Benefits

· Competitive Salary

· Staff Discount for you and family

· Ongoing professional training and development

· Chef days out to a wide range of suppliers to further develop your knowledge and skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £48,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Head Chef Oxford