Head Chef
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Milton Keynes
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Food Safety
Menu Planning
Stock Management
Kitchen Management
Food Preparation
Teamwork
Cooking
Health & Safety
FULL DESCRIPTION
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Head Chef to join restaurant in Milton Keynes, starting ASAP.
Shift Pattern: 40 hours weekly
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Job Description
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Head Chef to join restaurant in Milton Keynes, starting ASAP.
Shift Pattern: 40 hours weekly
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employer Pension contribution
- Straight shifts
- Training, personal development
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Free parking on site
- Regular staff social events
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are always maintained in your section.
- Support and coach junior kitchen staff, making sure food is correctly stored, rotated, and handled.
- Contribute ideas to menu planning and seasonal changes.
- Prepare and cook fresh dishes to a consistently high level.
- Manage stock and portion sizes to keep food margins on target.
- Check, store, and rotate deliveries effectively.
- Follow all health & safety regulations during food prep and service.
What we’re looking for:
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy professional kitchen.
- Food Safety in Catering Level 2 (or equivalent qualification).
- Calm, organised, and able to perform well under pressure.
- Self-motivated with the confidence to work independently.
- A real passion for fresh food and a desire to progress.
- A team player who can give and receive constructive feedback.
- Pride in your work and a commitment to excellence.
If you are interested in our Head Chef role then we would love to hear from you. Please contact me directly on [contact hidden].
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