Head Chef

Head Chef - Weddings and BanquetingBuckinghamshire £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 ..... full job details .....