Head Chef
| Company: | Juice Hospitality Ltd |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £65,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oxfordshire |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
An exceptional, high-profile hospitality destination venue is seeking a visionary Head Chef to lead its culinary operations. Known globally for its eclectic, glamorous style and uncompromising luxury, this venue features multi-concept dining—including high-volume premium British dining, a critically acclaimed restaurant, and a busy bespoke events and weddings operation.
This is a strictly confidential search. The successful candidate will inherit a unique culinary legacy and have the creative freedom to elevate the food offering across all concepts, ensuring the kitchen matches the theatrical, high-end aesthetic the brand is famous for.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will take full operational and creative control of the kitchen, managing a large, diverse brigade across multiple menus.
Menu Innovation: Design and execute distinct menus that reflect both premium, locally sourced cuisine
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a brigade of 15+ chefs, fostering a high-performance, positive kitchen culture.
Financial Control: Take full ownership of GP margins, food waste, stock control, and labor budgeting without compromising on quality.
Events & Banqueting: Oversee the culinary execution for high-profile private events, parties, and weddings ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale functions.
Compliance: Maintain flawless food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards.
What’s on Offer
-Competitive base salary of £55,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience)
-Performance-related bonus scheme
-28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
-Generous staff discounts across the group’s boutique hotels, restaurants, and farm shops
-Clear pathways for future group-level career progression
How to Apply
Please submit your CV in the strictest confidence. Initial interviews will be conducted off-site to protect the confidentiality of this appointment.