Total 47 Manager level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BU

Company Description

Title: Head Chef, term-time only!

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Annual Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you an experienced and innovative Head Chef with a passion for exceptional dining? Join us as the Head Chef for our prestigious independent school, Summerfields, located in the heart of Oxford. Here, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring our culinary team, crafting memorable meals that shape a vibrant dining culture for students, staff, and boarders alike.

About the Role: At Summerfields, we provide a comprehensive range of food services, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and special event catering. The site operates 7 days a week to support boarding, but this position allows a balanced work-life routine. We value our team's well-being and are committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional and personal growth.

What We Offer:

• Contracted Hours: 40 per week, across 46 weeks per year (including 5.6 weeks of annual leave).
• Location: Set in an iconic, inspiring school campus, our kitchens provide a unique setting to elevate education-based dining.
• Career Development: As part of Holroyd Howe, this role offers opportunities for you to make a name in the industry, establishing new benchmarks for catering within educational settings.

This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your culinary vision to life and make a lasting impact on the dining experience of future generations. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, nutritious meals and driving a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

Due to the demanding nature of this role, we are ideally seeking applicants with experience in contract catering or the independent education sector.

Job Description

As our Head Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.
• Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
• Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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Treatz (The Head Chef)
At our site Treatz Oxford Branch to lead the existing kitchen team in place we are seeking appropriate candidate to run our kitchen operational activities.
At Treatz, we provide all of our customers with the Ultimate Dessert Experience through our singular commitment to excellence. How we work is as important as what we do. Our main focus is our customers. As a Treatz Dessert Artist (The Head Chef) you need to be committed to excellence and have an eye for style and detail. As a Treatz artist (The Head Chef) you must focus on the following:
1. Knowledge
2. Presentation
3. Speed Key Responsibilities:
• Have strong knowledge of all items on menu. • Abide by strict uniform policy. • Deliver orders in a timely manner whilst maintaining the highest quality of presentation. • Work efficiently to meet ticket deadlines. • Prepare desserts according to Treatz Operational Standards. • Take full responsibility of wastage. • To ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen. • Know all the cleaning procedures. • Ensure stations are always kept clean. • Display high morale and spirit at all times. • Acknowledge customers on arrival and departure with a smile. • To maintain a schedule for staff members, instructing and assigning tasks to all kitchen staff. • To purchase tools or ingredients as required ensuring that all purchases come within the company’s description.
• To maintain i.e., clean and sharpen kitchen tools regularly. • To interview, hire and train kitchen staff in their designated areas.
The Head chef will be responsible for supervising all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and the restaurant’s standard. They will also be responsible for guiding other chefs to cook different dishes, provide guidance to junior kitchen staff members, ensure a first-in, first-out food rotation system. The chef’s duty will include to Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours. Their duties also include to determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant.
The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets. Good understanding of financial controls including stock takes and management accounts.
Note: This role is not limited to the responsibilities above, it is merely a guide to help you in your role. -

Entry requirements of this job
There are no formal academic requirements. Training is provided off-and on -the- job. NVQs/SVQs, BETC Certificates and Diplomas and foundation Degrees are available. Apprenticeships leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3 are also available. Courses are also run by private cookery schools.

Interested candidates are requested to share their CV through application link or send CV to our company email directly at treatzoxford@gmail.com

Company Description

Title: Head Chef, term-time only!

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Annual Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a seasoned inspirational and creative Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Head Chef to be the driving force behind one of our acclaimed independent school's culinary program.

Nestled in the heart of Oxford, Summerfields is a prestigious independent school and one of key contracts in the area. We provide a comprehensive range of food services, including breakfast, lunch, and supper for boarders and staff, along with an extensive hospitality service. Due to this the site operates 7 days a week, however the role is predominately Monday - Friday, meaning we ensure a well-organised schedule across our team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef who is a true foodie at heart and enthusiastic about driving teams and crafting exceptional dining experiences for future generations. Here at Holroyd Howe, you have the chance to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, setting new standards for education catering in an iconic and stunning location.

Due to the demanding nature of this role, we are ideally seeking applicants with experience in contract catering or the independent education sector.

Job Description

As our Head Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.
• Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
• Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

IND1

Company Description

HEAD CHEF OPPORTUNITY!!

Here at BaxterStorey We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to work one of Oxford's colleges.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary

• Salary - £35,000 per annum
• Contract: Full-Time/ Permanent
• Hours 40 per week plus overtime shifts based on weekly rota
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development
• Pension
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas

Job Description

This is a full-time role for a Head Chef with passion for culinary development of fine dining cookery and service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can inspire and lead our great team and share their wealth of experience.

WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:

• Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget
• Monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information
• Work with your General Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget
• Develop and evolve all client’s services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
• Excellent kitchen management skills
• Fresh ideas for hospitality and weekly lunch menus
• Draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
• Provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
• Previous experience in a Head Chef role required
• Strong understanding of report writing and financial management.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Good delegation and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Hands on approach and 'Can do' attitude are crucial

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location, whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We can’t do this alone; we need the brightest and the best to join us in our mission to revolutionise the hospitality industry. No bland, boring experiences here, just tastemakers and gamechangers creating legacies and having fun.

Our drive and belief in people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Come join the revolution!

We want to fuel your individuality, which is why we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey.

Ready to be fuelled? Apply today.

Find out more about us at www.baxterstorey.com

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Bench General Manager - Restaurant/QSR
Oxford
£41,240 per annum + up to £9k bonus & benefits

Are you looking to join one of the most rapidly-expanding and innovative restaurant brands in the UK at present?
Are you looking for a fast paced role in a thriving, busy environment?
Are you hard-working and friendly with a passion for customer service?

Our client is an international quick-service restaurant operator, who have experienced rapid growth in the last few years within the UK. Focusing on an American-themed menu, this brand offers a quality product that is freshly made to order and fully customisable. There are plans to grow the brand further within the UK, making this a fantastic time to join the company as a General Manager.

The role of the Bench General Manager is to ensure the smooth day to day running of the restaurant, whilst ensuring financial profitability and leading a motivated and engaged team. The ideal Bench General Manager will have experience within a branded QSR or casual dining environment where they have led their teams from the front and proactively developed others. They will be enthusiastic and passionate with high levels of energy to deal with a fast-paced business; in addition to demonstrating exceptional levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling labour in line with a budget
• Cost-efficient stock control and ordering
• Coaching and developing your team to be the best
• Ensuring the highest levels of customer service at all times
• Controlling P&L accounts and reviewing financial reports
• Overseeing recruitment, appraisals, performance management and action plans.
• Ensuring that the restaurant provides a safe environment for both staff and customers

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hard working, ambitious and experienced General Manager / Assistant Manager. If you are interested in this position please apply with an up to date CV.

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.

Salary £35,000 - £40,000

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Food and Beverage Manager to join us at Heythrop Park Resort. Hospitality is a very important part of our guests’ experience when staying at Warner. As a Food and Beverage Manager you are part of one great team, working within our restaurant and bar facilities. With inspiring and tasty menus and settings to be proud of, you will play an integral part in providing a perfect customer journey for our guests.

Where will I be working?

Set within magnificent grounds, Heythrop Park Resort is part of the Warner Hotels Group. This beautiful 311-bedroom hotel with 2 entertainment venues, purpose built Spa and Leisure facilities, and 3 restaurants is set in over 440 acres of parkland in the Cotswolds.

What will I be doing?

Working closely with the Head of Hospitality, other Food and Beverage Managers and Food and Beverage Team Leaders you will ensure the smooth running of your venue within the hotel.

What are we looking for?

• An inspirational leader who drives service standards both front and back of house.
• A people focused leader who puts the guest journey at the heart of everything they do.
• An individual with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and engage your leaders and team, even in times of high demand.
• A willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.
• Someone who can make decisions confidently.
• A passionate leader to coach and give feedback across the Food and Beverage department to improve performance.

What skills do I need?

• Experience of leading a large team in a customer facing environment
• The ability to manage costs in line with budgets
• Have the ability to create an environment where the team are able to grow and develop
• Effective communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas

The benefits of working with us

• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 20% discount for you, family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands Warner Leisure Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)
• Potential live in available
• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• Free or 60% discounted food onsite
• Access to fantastic discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers
• Access to use the company’s corporate box at the O2 for Music, Comedy, Sport, and Entertainment events
  
  

We are part of Bourne Leisure Ltd, as a business we are committed to creating an Inclusive and Diverse culture. We are driving Inclusion and Diversity across every strand of our business to ensure every team member feels included and part of something. If you require any further support or wish to enquire via email then you can contact the hotel direct on the email below:

HeythropRecruitment1@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Manpower Recruitment are looking for an experienced Assistant Front of House Manager for a busy, established College in Oxford City Centre.
This is a Full-Time role, working 5/7 days including weekends/evenings and mornings.
The salary for the role will be £34292pa.
To be considered for the role you must have:

• 
  Prior managerial experience in a senior position in a hotel or similar establishment of 4-5* quality
  


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  Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification
  


• 
  Demonstrable leadership skills
  


• 
  Computer literacy: experience with databases and booking systems
  


• 
  WSET wine qualification or similar
  

Overall Objective
To assist the front of House Manager in the organisation and supervision of all College catering services, ensuring the provision of the highest levels of service throughout the College during term time and vacations. Working with the Manager and the F&B supervisors to; support the successful delivery of food and beverage operations.

Key Responsibilities

Service standards

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  Ensure that provision of services meet or exceed the expectation of college members and conference delegates
  


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  Ensure service for each meal period to agreed standards of service, maintaining all food hygiene standards whilst ensuring all dietary requirement and allergens are correctly implemented
  


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  Make suggestions to develop service standards to meet the changing needs of college and its customers
  


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  Organise and direct each meal period so that staff are assigned according to service level needs
  


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  Monitor the appearance of staff, ensure they are correctly uniformed and meet approved standards of appearance
  


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  At the end of each meal period ensure wash up is clear and all service areas are clean and tidy
  


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  Effectively and proactively communicate with other College departments as required
  


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  Consistently monitor, anticipate and react to college members and customers' needs in order to ensure maximum College members and guest satisfaction at all College events
  


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  Drive the College van to support events taking place away from the main College site, if authorised.
  

Administration

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  In the absence of the Manger check and respond in a timely manner to all emails regarding Hall catering services
  


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  In the absence of the Manager prepare rota in consultation with the Catering Administrator, Hall, SCR, Bar and Cafe teams (including casual staff) whilst ensuring this is within pre-set budgetary limits
  


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  Carry out regular monthly stock audit in Hall, SCR and Café
  


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  Submit accurate time sheets and records of hours worked by all Hall staff and prepare staff wage sheets in conjunction with the Manager/ Catering Administrator for weekly sign-off by the Head Catering Services Manager
  


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  Check the catering department's internal and external bookings, from Kinetics (Kx) or the Meal Booking System from Mercury/Accurate Solutions
  


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  Deliver an efficient administration support function to the Catering Administrator and Manager
  


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  Liaise with Financial Controller regarding format and content of financial reporting for Finance team
  

Benefits

• 
  Free Meals on site during working hours
  


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  Christmas College close down
  


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  Annual Discounted Bus Ticket to get you in/out of the City Centre.
  

Please get in contact with a Manpower representative if interested.

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Abingdon
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year
* Day time hours with alternate weekends *

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a passion for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a busy kitchen at a garden centre restaurant.
The restaurant is known for their freshly prepared, seasonally inspired menus, and they pride themselves on being a fun, friendly workplace. They have been recognised nationally with awards including Best UK Workplace 2023

About the Role:

As the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for:

• Leading a talented team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Creating delicious, made-from-scratch meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Managing a seasonally changing menu, offering hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
• Setting the pace, food quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
• Collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager to enhance customer experience

Working Hours:

• Full-time, 39.5 hours per week
• 2-week rota: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends (1 weekday and weekend off every other week)
• No unsociable hours or split shifts

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 per year
• A fantastic benefits package including:
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Free or discounted food
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events and a supportive work culture

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic, award-winning company and join a team that values fun, quality, and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you!

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.

Be specialised in Indian foods;
Excellent communication and leadership skills;
Good working knowledge of day to day running a kitchen, such as, ordering, stock rotation, menu planning and health and safety;
Ability to lead a team and to teach and develop other kitchen staff;
Menu creation, stock and quality control;
Hardworking, self-confident individual who can work under pressure whilst maintaining agility and composure

Are you looking for a new Head Chef position in the heart of Oxford? Would you like to work for a privately owned hotel with a fantastic kitchen facility?

As Head Chef you will:

• Take control of all functions of the kitchen and 4 members of staff
• Lead and manage the team
• Ensure the service and functions are completed efficiently
• Set staff rotas
• Ensure Health & Safety and Hygiene Management
• Train new staff
• Create seasonal menus
• Deal with stock control & ordering

The Head Chef will have :

• Previous experience as a Head Chef
• A La Carte Menu experience preferred
• Experience creating menu's
• Experience in leading a kitchen team / managing a kitchen
• Knowledge and qualifications in Health and Safety and Food Hygiene
• Experience using fresh ingredients, creativity
• Planning and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Be proactive

You must be able to work various shifts

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Abingdon
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year
* Day time hours with alternate weekends *

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a passion for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a busy kitchen at a garden centre restaurant.
The restaurant is known for their freshly prepared, seasonally inspired menus, and they pride themselves on being a fun, friendly workplace. They have been recognised nationally with awards including Best UK Workplace 2023

About the Role:

As the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for:

• Leading a talented team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Creating delicious, made-from-scratch meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Managing a seasonally changing menu, offering hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
• Setting the pace, food quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
• Collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager to enhance customer experience

Working Hours:

• Full-time, 39.5 hours per week
• 2-week rota: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends (1 weekday and weekend off every other week)
• No unsociable hours or split shifts

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 per year
• A fantastic benefits package including:
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Free or discounted food
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events and a supportive work culture

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic, award-winning company and join a team that values fun, quality, and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you!

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.

Job Description

As our Head Chef your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
• Lead a dynamic kitchen team by example, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Company Description

Title: Head Chef, term-time only!

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Annual Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a seasoned inspirational and creative Head Chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Head Chef to be the driving force behind one of our acclaimed independent school's culinary program.

Nestled in the heart of Oxford, Summerfields is a prestigious independent school and one of key contracts in the area. We provide a comprehensive range of food services, including breakfast, lunch, and supper for boarders and staff, along with an extensive hospitality service. Due to this the site operates 7 days a week, however the role is predominately Monday - Friday, meaning we ensure a well-organised schedule across our team to help you maintain a positive work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head Chef who is a true foodie at heart and enthusiastic about driving teams and crafting exceptional dining experiences for future generations. Here at Holroyd Howe, you have the chance to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, setting new standards for education catering in an iconic and stunning location.

Due to the demanding nature of this role, we are ideally seeking applicants with experience in contract catering or the independent education sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
• Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure.
• Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
• Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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The Chef Manager will be responsible for providing a welcoming, friendly environment, serving a high quality menu with excellent customer service. This is an operational and hands on role where the large majority of time is spent planning and preparing the café food and drinks and interacting with the general public. The Chef Manager is also responsible for the supervision and the rota management of our café staff, and will collaborate closely with our Commercial Manager to maximise profits and further develop the Café in line with the Gallery’s aims and objectives.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service
● Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers both external and internal (staff, artists etc.).
● Resolve and record all customer complaints in a calm professional manner.
● Review Customer Service Standards on a regular basis and refresh staff training
accordingly.

Food & Drink
● Plan and update weekly menus and prepare orders for the following week.
● Create high quality seasonal dishes in design and taste that reflect the Gallery’s
exhibition programme.
● Ensure that all café food and drink is prepared and presented in accordance with the standards, recipes and procedures agreed upon with the Commercial Manager.
● Take pride in maintaining our hygiene rating – we all clean and a strict schedule is
adhered to.
● Work with the Commercial Manager on menu development.
● Ensure that all alcohol is sold according to the Licensing Act 2003.
● Develop good relationships with existing suppliers and explore new options with the Commercial Manager.
● Maintain stock levels, place orders and regularly evaluate pricing and procurement
options.
● Enthusiasm to develop and engage with wider management to grow the business.

Health & Safety and Daily Operations
● Carry out daily opening and closing checks, ensuring our Safer Food Better Business Diary is completed daily.
● Adhere to Hygiene Policies and ensure the kitchen meets all regulations – Allergens, Manual Handling, CoSHH, HACCP, Fire, Knife handling
● Ensure high levels of hygiene are maintained in the kitchen and café areas according to procedures set out in the Safer Food Better Business Manual. Regularly review food hygiene procedures.
● Ensure that all health and safety requirements are met in the kitchen and café area
and carry out risk assessments for all activities.
● Manage maintenance of all equipment in the kitchen and oversee and carry out
cleaning schedules.
● Act as main contact for scheduled and unscheduled visits by Local Authority officers concerning food hygiene and standards.
● Complete all other training assigned by the Gallery, including Safeguarding Children Level 2.
● Work with the Commercial Manager to ensure all waste and procurement activities of the cafe comply with the Environmental objectives in accordance with the Gallery’s Environmental and Sustainability Strategy and Targets.

Staff
● Carry out induction training for all new staff.
● Work with the Commercial Manager to create Sequence of Service documents and
schedules for all areas of the cafe operations and carry out the training of staff to
follow these procedures
● Ensure all Café Staff are regularly trained on coffee making, food hygiene and that
training is recorded in Safer Food Better Business Diary.
● Assist the Commercial Manager with the recruitment of new café staff.
● Manage all café staff, including drawing up rotas, arrange cover for staff who are
ill/absent.
● Monitor and manage any issues with Cafe Staff and escalate them to the Commercial Manager when necessary, always following the Gallery Policies.
● Attend regular gallery staff meetings.

Commercial Activities
● To manage the P&L budget of the cafe reporting monthly to the Commercial Manager
● To meet income targets set by the Commercial Manager and discuss ideas to
increase revenue.
● Ensure strict control on stock to minimise wastage and maintain budgeted margins.
● Ensure the till is accurately programmed with new prices and offers including correct VAT codes.
● Ensure sales are tracked as instructed by the Commercial Manager, in order to
produce high quality data.
● Process all orders and authorise invoices for approval. This includes signing off
deliveries, matching all incoming invoices and credit notes to orders, authorising
invoices and passing invoices to the finance department for payment. It also includes
resolving errors and queries with suppliers.
● Assist the Commercial Manager with planning and implementing change in the Café regularly.

Essential Skills & Experience
● A passion for preparing good quality fresh food with the drive to create new recipes and experiment with new ideas that respond to the Gallery’s programme.
● Menu development experience, with the ability to change and adapt depending on visitors’ feedback.
● Excellent eye for detail and food presentation.
● A flexible, innovative and proactive approach to sales strategies and solutions.
● Experience of working in a similar café environment including exposure to the duties outlined above (specifically food preparation, cooking, stock ordering and
management, cash handling and till usage).
● Level 2 or over NVQ Qualification or equivalent.
● Qualifications in Level 2 Hygiene, Food Allergens Awareness and Working in Licensed Premises. Willingness to train to Level 3.
● Barista experience, making a range of coffees and hot drinks.
● Understanding of Allergens and dietary requirements.
● Experience of negotiating prices with new suppliers.
● A high regard for customer service and satisfaction.
● Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and without supervision.
● Staff management experience.
● You need to be enthusiastic, approachable and above all an absolute team player.

Desirable Skills & Experience
● Rota management experience.
● Flexibility to work some weekends & evenings.
● An interest in contemporary art.

A fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeping Team Leader to join our team in voco Oxford Spires!

You will earn £14.00 per hour - equal to £29,120.00 salary.

Staff Accommodation in Oxford available!

At voco, everyone’s a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non-pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

voco Oxford Spires, a stylish hotel in Oxford close to the river Thames, we are a short stroll from fascinating museums and university colleges in the city centre. At voco Oxford Spires our guest rooms offer welcoming voco flourishes.

Enjoy all-day dining in Deacons Restaurant and cocktails in Deacon’s bar with outside options for eating and drinking on the attractive terraces.

The Hotel is surrounded by gardens and if you are lucky (and quiet) you might even spot our resident family of muntjac deer.

Check out our Instagram page @vocooxfordspires!

You’ll be called upon to complete a wide variety of tasks and jobs within the hotel and it’s extremely important that you remain flexible and versatile around this. This is a role, where you play a vital part in delivering a superior guest experience, from Cleaning Public Areas to Hotel Suites. You will be required to step up to cover sickness or holidays of housekeeping management to fulfil wider duties on an ad hoc basis.

To succeed as a Housekeeping Team Leader, you will need:

• Previous experience in Hotel Cleaning, as room attendant or public areas cleaner
• Experience with handling guests queries and complaints
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team
• To exercise leadership through fairness and respect, and demonstrate support of management directives
• To be responsible for your own and your team cleanliness of guest rooms, corridors and pantries within instructed area of responsibility
• To be responsible for the day-to-day performance of housekeeping team members within their given area of responsibility
• To report, and support team to report, maintenance issues (using hotel service optimisation / property tool)
• Effective mentoring and training of the staff guided by the Housekeeping Manager, so as to achieve and maintain quality brand standards through the execution of departmental trainings
• Excellent organizational skills and practices in line with effective time management
• To adhere to all legal rules, regulations and guidelines of the hotel

Our Housekeeping Team Leaders enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities
• No zero-hour contracts! Our contracts come with GUARRANTEED hours
• Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00
• Subsidised childcare support
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends, and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are someone who wants to join a company which favours laid-back but attentive connections with a focus on the environment, apply today to join our team as a Food & Beverage Host / Hostess!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

SSP UK

Duty Manager at Greggs
- Oxford station.

Pay Rate: £12.22 per hour

Shift Pattern: Full-time, scheduled between 6am and 8pm including weekends.

- Due to some responsibilities within the Duty Manager (Team Leader) role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.


If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.

We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.

Join our dynamic team as a valued Duty Manager (Team Leader), where every day brings exciting challenges in a fast-paced environment. Be the face of exceptional customer service, where your passion for excellence meets our commitment to exceeding expectations. Embrace innovation and teamwork while making a real difference!

WHY JOIN SSP AS DUTY MANAGER (TEAM LEADER)?

At SSP, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:


- 75% discount on your meal while on shift.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply)
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 help line to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Flexible Scheduling: To accommodate various lifestyles, we are promoting work-life balance.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more.






AS A DUTY MANAGER (TEAM LEADER) YOU’LL:


- Have at least 1 year experience working as a supervisor in hospitality or retail role.
- Take charge of creating a clean, welcoming atmosphere that surpasses customer expectations, consistently aiming to improve service.
- Guide and support your colleagues, maintaining a safe working and dining environment whilst being the go-to person for day-to-day queries.
- Coordinate team efforts. You'll oversee the unit's opening and closing, ensuring operational excellence, adhering to guidelines, and completing necessary documentation.
- Focus on operational efficiency, staying informed about unit performance, championing improvements and simplifying operations.
- Recognise and celebrate exceptional service within the team, leading by example, promoting inclusivity and motivation.
- Build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and make thoughtful decisions, ensuring the team's success and delivering excellence in customer service.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as Duty Manager!

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.