Manpower Recruitment have teamed up with an established Restaurant in Oxfordshire, who require an experienced Head Chef for a popular Restaurant, known for fine fresh foods. The role is Full Time and Salary is negotiable, depending on experience and would be required to work 5/7 days, including weekends and evenings and mornings. As the Head Chef you will be an expert, who oversees the operations and staff of a restaurant or other dining facility’s kitchen. Their duties include creating and maintaining a kitchen’s budget, assigning tasks to other Chefs, and ensuring customer satisfaction by expediently dealing with any issues that may arise. Main duties and responsibilities include: Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards Staying up to date with culinary trends and kitchen processes Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele Ensuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience If you’re our ideal Head Chef, you will: Be yourself Keep the department calm, composed and organised – we don’t let it get too hot Be a role model for the department to support progression within your team Be proactive and contribute to the strategic running of the hotel Show us the money and drive revenue whilst controlling costs, maximising profit for the Kitchen And above all, be a trendsetter – lead the way If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative.