Executive Chef

3 days ago


Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Loungers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Chef to join our team at Loungers. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional food quality and service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a high-performing kitchen team to deliver excellent food quality and service
  • Develop and implement menus that meet customer expectations and drive sales growth
  • Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, stock control, and waste reduction
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
  • Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff to achieve their full potential
  • Monitor and control labor costs, ensuring efficient use of resources
  • Collaborate with other departments to drive business growth and improve customer experience
What We Offer
  • Competitive annual salary up to £42,000
  • Additional earnings from our annual bonus scheme of up to £4,000 for Head Chefs (paid twice a year)
  • 40 and 48 hour contracts available
  • Overtime pay for hours worked over contracted hours
  • Staff food on every shift
  • 50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
  • Paid breaks
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
  • The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest
  • Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Power over your pay with Wagestream
  • Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
  • Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
  • Achievable bonuses
  • Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
  • Christmas and Boxing Day off
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or equivalent role
  • Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and be part of a dynamic team
What's Next?

If you're a motivated and experienced Head Chef looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok to learn more about our company culture and values.


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