Head Chef - Live in

  • JOB SWITCH LTD
  • Witney, Oxfordshire
  • Apr 30, 2026
Contractor Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

based OX29

Pay: Up to £42,000 per year + Live in (4 miles off site) + Private healthcare + TRONC (circa 8K per year) Head Chef - Live in

Job description:

As Head Chef, you will report into the Operations Manager of an evolving and ambitious venture looking to grow throughout the Cotswolds, neighbouring counties and London. We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and enthusiastic Head Chef with exceptionally high standards and a true passion for great food and people to lead our fantastic pub kitchen! Leading from the front running all the back of house operations, delivering a consistent high food quality with exceptionally high standards.

You will work alongside the General manager in the organising, growing and day-to-day operations of your kitchen, having a real say in the food of which you serve; that maybe on the next menu or on your daily specials board. Only using the best suppliers in a well-equipped pub all alongside a real work life balance.You should set the tone of the business and lead by example by driving guest service excellence & creating a positive experience for all your guests and team alike. Everyone in the team will look to you for inspiration & leadership.

This role is ideal for an ambitious chef looking for a career within the group with a real opportunity for career progression.

What We Offer:

Salary up to £45,000 (based on experience) + TRONC (circa 6K)

Private healthcare

Free meals on shifts

25% discount across all our pubs when off duty

Discounted team room rates at our pubs with rooms

Great opportunity for training and development

Employment Assistant program supporting mental health and well-being.

Medicash - health care program offering paid health care & assistance

Refer a friend reward scheme

About the role:

Leading from the front & working side by side with team members to achieve the goals set for your pub is critical to this role. You must bring your team with you & be a leader they look up to

Oversee the day to day operations of the kitchen, working closely with the General manager to create an epic dining experience which is in keeping with our guests feedback

Ensure that your team is produce and that all kitchen shifts run smoothly, you will have to think on your feet when problems arise and come up with innovative solutions that minimize the impact on your team and guests alike

Recruit, develop, promote & retain your team

Take ownership of issues & manage them to a successful resolution

Create business plans with your General Manager to support your pubs financial targets

Monitor and manage stock both front & back of house

Full accountability of the pubs P&L

Build a strong relationship with our nominated suppliers both FOH & BOH

Qualifications and Key Attributes:

Working proficiency in English is essential

Previous experience in a General Manager role

Positive, can-do mentality

Does this sound like you? If so, apply here! We are looking forward to hearing from you!