Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

Brand discounts

Family discounts

Gym membership

Health & Dental plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is recruiting a Head Chef for the Merlin kitchen, leading a team to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences. You will manage food ordering, preparation and stock control, while upholding health and hygiene standards in a branded menu environment.

Join a Premium Country Pubs portfolio that values quality, growth opportunities, and employee benefits, including discounts and pension support.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.
• Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience in creating and evolving menus for premium contexts.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Drive targets with your team to boost sales and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee kitchen management including food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure health and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Stock control

Job description

As Head Chef at the Merlin you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more. This business is part of our Innkeepers Collection with a 12 rooms hotel attached, and therefore Management roles will support the hotel as part of the business.

Join us at Premium Country Pubs. We craft food and drink into something truly special. Picture beautiful interiors in stunning locations, and great tasting food. If you're passionate about all things premium, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive:

• a pension
• 25 days paid holiday
• high-street shopping discounts
• free shares
• a free employee helpline

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and team work which are essential to delivering great guest experiences. Join us and be a part of a great team.