Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid for qualifications

33% brand discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Head Chef for the Red Lion. You’ll lead a kitchen, inspire the team, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards to keep guests returning.

This is a great chance to take your first Head Chef appointment and grow with a beloved UK pub brand within a community-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction with your team.
• Manage kitchen operations: food orders, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure health and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Target-driven

Job description

As Head Chef at the Red Lion 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

Join us at Sizzling Pub & Grill one of the UK’s most loved pub brands. From breakfast to the big game and beyond, our team welcome each guest with open arms. So, if you’ve got sizzling skills and want to join our team at the heart of the community,

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first Head Chef appointment.

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; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

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.