Head Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Milton Keynes
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
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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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