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Head Chef Oxford City Centre OTE up to £70,000 per annum Full-time | Permanent An exceptional opportunity for an accomplished Head Chef to lead a high-profile, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in North Oxford. Operating across multiple elegant dining spaces and serving over 200 covers, this is a refined yet high-energy, all-day operation with a strong reputation for quality and consistency. We are seeking a confident culinary leader with a passion for seasonal produce, beautifully balanced dishes, and meticulous standards. The Role Lead and inspire a brigade of 15+ chefs Shape and evolve a seasonal, Mediterranean-led menu Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency Deliver strong food cost control, stock management and GP performance Oversee rotas, payroll costs and kitchen operations Ensure the highest standards of hygiene, compliance and cleanliness Collaborate closely with senior management and front-of-house leadership The Ideal Candidate Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume, quality-led environment Strong commercial awareness and cost control expertise A natural leader who develops talent and builds a positive culture Passionate about seasonal ingredients and refined yet approachable cuisine Calm, organised and hands-on during service Benefits OTE up to £70,000 (experience dependent) Generous staff dining discount Meals on duty Pension scheme 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Paid birthday off Ongoing training and development Interviews will take p