{"product_id":"head-chef-needed","title":"HEAD CHEF NEEDED!","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"css-1s7axvx-Heading e1tiznh50\"\u003eJob post summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-18he23q-Flex e37uo190\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"css-ss020q-Text e1wnkr790\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"css-1ywu92v-Text e1wnkr790\"\u003eDate posted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 April 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"css-ss020q-Text e1wnkr790\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"css-1ywu92v-Text e1wnkr790\"\u003ePay:\u003c\/strong\u003e £15.00-£19.00 per hour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"css-1ywu92v-Text e1wnkr790\"\u003eJob Description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-55j6b1-Box eu4oa1w0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jd-appended-job-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jd-section-employer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead Chef Opportunity – Lead Our Unique Farm-to-Table Kitchen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re looking for a passionate head chef or sous chef looking to step up into a heads role and ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for someone to help lead our kitchen and play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences in a truly unique setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exciting opportunity to work on a Wagyu beef farm, showcasing high-quality, locally sourced, seasonal produce and our own premium Wagyu beef. Our relaxed dining environment operates from a converted shipping container kitchen under the farms straw barn. Alongside a lively horse box café and bar, creating a welcoming and distinctive atmosphere for both staff and guests. With live music and monthly supper clubs there’s lots going on up at the farm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat We Offer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible working hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 or more days off per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaytime-focused service: Kitchen open 6 days a week, 10:00am – 4:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended hours during the summer on Friday and Saturday evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supportive, friendly working environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to be creative with seasonal menus and local produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique farm-to-table setting with real scope to make the role your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Role\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Head Chef, you will work closely with the team to oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and site. You’ll be hands-on, organised, and confident leading a small team while maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey responsibilities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging and supervising daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping run the kitchen and ensuring smooth day-to-day service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining and developing kitchen staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdering stock and managing inventory efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting overall site management and teamwork across the café and bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating and delivering seasonal menus that highlight our Wagyu beef and local produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFostering a positive, motivated, and professional kitchen culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat We’re Looking For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven experience supervising or leading in a professional kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong cooking skills with attention to detail and presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident leadership and team management abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood organisational and time-management skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassion for quality ingredients, seasonal food, and creative cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone reliable who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis role offers the chance to be part of something different a relaxed, high-quality dining experience rooted in local produce and farm life. If you enjoy variety, creativity, and leading a small team in a unique setting, this could be the perfect opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership, grow with the business, and help shape the future of our kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply now and become part of our farm-to-table journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jd-section-job-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003eJob Type: Full-time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jd-section-job-taxonomy-attributes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-header-text\"\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompany events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscounted or free food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployee discount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-site parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jd-section-job-work-location\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003eWork Location: Lopemede Farm, Thame road, OX9 3SH - NO LIVE IN \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003eCandidates must drive or have access to transport \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003eTo Apply - Call 078258128870 or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003e Send CV to info@fallowandfieldskitchen.co.uk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jd-description-text\"\u003eor pop into the farm and speak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fallow and Fields","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48611215933630,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fallowandfields.com\/products\/head-chef-needed","provider":"Fallow and Fields","version":"1.0","type":"link"}