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  • Job Reference: CJKMHCEYNSHM_1755086613
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 annum
  • Job Industries: Restaurants
  • Job Type: Back of House

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Head Chef / Kitchen Manager – New Concept Launch
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 (Base + Tronc)
Start Date: Late September

We’re on the hunt for a talented and commercially minded Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to take the reins of a brand-new kitchen in Oxfordshire, ahead of an exciting concept launch this autumn.

This isn’t just another pub kitchen – it’s a chance to be part of a full transformation project, introducing a vibrant, family-friendly BBQ & Smokehouse-style menu in a beautifully refurbished Cotswold setting. With an expected 200+ covers and projected weekly food sales of £20k, this is a role for a chef who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments while keeping quality at the heart of every plate.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the kitchen through the pre-opening phase, from equipment set-up to team recruitment and training

  • Deliver a spec-led, branded menu with consistency, quality, and speed

  • Build and develop a kitchen brigade, growing from a small core team to 6-7 chefs

  • Manage all BOH operations – rotas, GP targets, stock ordering, and compliance

  • Maintain rigorous hygiene, allergen, and food safety standards

  • Work closely with senior management to hit commercial goals and delight guests

About You

  • Proven experience running a high-volume, branded or spec-led kitchen

  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing people

  • Operationally savvy with a solid grip on GP, cost control, and ordering

  • Resilient, organised, and ready to adapt in a busy launch environment

  • Enthusiastic about delivering consistent, great-tasting food in a fun and relaxed setting

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package up to £45k (including tronc)

  • Work with a brand-new kitchen and modern facilities

  • Opportunity to be part of a high-profile concept launch in the Cotswolds

  • Real career progression potential as the concept grows across multiple sites

If you’re ready to make your mark on a flagship opening and lead a kitchen you can truly make your own, this is your chance.

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