Head Chef
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,000.00 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5HB |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH422129_1757001295 |
Summary
Manpower Recruitment have teamed up with an established company in the Abingdon area and are looking for an experienced Head Chef.
The role is a full time, permanent role working 42.5hrs per week between the hours 7am-4pm. (Flexibility needed during busier times)
The expectations are full flexibility, so please be expected to work weekends when required.
A full UK driving licence will be needed, due to location and some parts of the role would be to drive the company van.
The role is paying £38,0000-£40000pa (depending on experience)
We are looking for a passionate and reliable Head Chef to join our catering team, working across two on-site kitchens that pride themselves on quality, seasonality, and sustainability leading the team of talented chefs.
This is a permanent full-time position, offering stable hours and the opportunity to work with fresh, home-grown produce straight from our estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, motivating, and managing the kitchen team
- Ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and allergen awareness
- Designing and developing menus to reflect home-grown and seasonal produce
- Managing staff rotas, authorising holidays, and monitoring sickness levels
- Overseeing stock control, ordering, and supplier management
- Completing regular audits and maintaining compliance with all regulations
- Supporting with event catering where required
- Running the kitchen efficiently and effectively to consistently deliver quality
Requirements
- Proven Head Chef experience is essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management
- Ability to manage rotas, stock, and budgets effectively
- Creative approach to menu development with an emphasis on fresh, local produce
- Must be a driver (multi-site responsibilities and rural location)
- Flexible, reliable, and confident in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Why Join Us?
- Sociable daytime hours (7:00am - 4:00pm)
- Work with high-quality, home-grown produce
- Opportunity to lead a talented and supportive kitchen team
- Be part of an exciting, expanding food operation with event catering opportunities
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
If interested, please get in touch with a Manpower Representative.