Head Chef – Milton Keynes Area

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Chef with proven leadership and culinary excellence to join our growing team of premium pubs across Southern England. This role requires managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and hygiene, and leading a talented team.

Benefits

• Up to £45,000 of Tronc (up to £5,000 per year)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Up to 33% off meals taken off duty for you and up to six guests
• 33% off our hotel accommodation and 20% for friends and family
• Development programme with a clear pathway
• Access to the lifestyle card – 100% free benefit providing instant access to over 5,000 discounts across lifestyle categories
• Service awards
• Refer a friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000

Head Chef Requirements

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Head Chef
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic with a passion to deliver a great job
• Ability to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
• Forward‑thinker who manages stock with minimal wastage
• Demonstrated passion for food
• Team player
• Excellent organisational skills
• Understanding of profit margins and food stock controls
• Right to work in the UK

Head Chef Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced
• Prepare high‑quality food for guests quickly and efficiently
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards
• Handle ordering and stock controls, reducing waste
• Oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations proactively and hands‑on
• Lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff, train, coach and mentor
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen
• Adhere to allergen laws and respect dietary requirements
• Produce rotas and cleaning schedules for kitchen staff

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