Head Chef

Head Chef - Weddings & Banqueting Buckinghamshire | £45,000 + up to £3,000 discretionary bonus

Are you a talented, hands-on Head Chef with a passion for weddings, banqueting and delivering exceptional food?

We are recruiting for an exciting Head Chef opportunity with an established luxury hospitality group in Buckinghamshire , overseeing the kitchen at one of their dedicated wedding and events venues.

With 70+ weddings taking place each year , this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment and enjoys the buzz of delivering exceptional food for weddings and special occasions.

This is a genuinely hands-on Head Chef position . You will spend the majority of your time in the kitchen, cooking and leading your team during events, while also taking full responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of the kitchen.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, with weddings and banqueting being the main focus of the role .

You will be responsible for creating and costing menus, managing your kitchen team, maintaining excellent food and hygiene standards, controlling GP and wage costs, and ensuring every event is delivered to an exceptional standard.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day kitchen operation

Be a hands-on chef , leading from the front during weddings and events

Oversee 70+ weddings and numerous banqueting functions each year

Create, develop and cost menus for weddings and events

Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service

Recruit, train, motivate and develop the kitchen team

Produce and manage kitchen rotas, including holidays

Approve timesheets and support payroll processes

Manage food costs, GP percentages and kitchen budgets

Take ownership of ordering, stock control and monthly stocktakes

Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate quality and value

Ensure all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures are maintained

Oversee kitchen maintenance, equipment an...