Head Chef

Marston's PLC; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and hygiene standards. You will lead a motivated team, create a vibrant atmosphere, and strive for excellence in service. This role offers competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a range of employee benefits, including career development opportunities through a Chef Development Programme. Join us and help create memorable experiences for our guests while advancing your culinary career.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

30% discount at pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible and part-time hours available

Access to well-being support from the Licensed Trade Charity

Private healthcare scheme for some roles

£4.50 meal deal while on shift

Contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef, or ready to step up from Sous Chef.
• Ability to maintain food and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to grow, develop, and motivate the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are met.
• Create a positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Achieve food quality and speed of service targets.
• Maintain communication with the kitchen and pub team.
• Take pride in the meals prepared.

Skills

Kitchen management experience

Positive attitude

Ability to create a buzz

Job description

Head Chef – Pub Kitchen

Lead a team to success in our kitchen. You'll be responsible for raising the bar and setting the standards across your kitchen. Playing a key part in the pub management team, you'll strive to create memorable experiences that leave our guests wanting to come back for more. As well as having a passion for food, you'll jump at the opportunity to grow, develop and retain a motivated kitchen team in one of our pubs across the country.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your kitchen
• Achieve the highest standards, ensuring the business is safe and that food quality and speed of service targets are met
• Maintain clear communication with your kitchen and wider pub team
• Take pride in the meals that you and your team produce

Qualifications

As a Head Chef: You'll have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Sous/ Second Chef position.

Pay & Hours

From £14.50 per hour, 45 hours per week. Performance related bonus. Reliable hours contract (or salaried in certain sites). Privilege card discount. Marston's Rewards.

Benefits

• Performance related bonus
• 30% discount at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• Reliable hours contract
• Flexible and part time hours available
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme including access to our innovative app‑based training
• Access to the Licensed Trade Charity for well‑being support
• Wellbeing support from the Licensed Trade Charity
• £4.50 refuel at work meal deal while on shift
• Company contributory pension scheme for salaried roles (auto‑enrolment for hourly roles)
• Private healthcare scheme for some roles
• High street discount and cashback offers for all
• 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays
• Extensive apprenticeship and e‑learning training
• Competitive salaries and opportunity to earn a great wage while having fun at work
• Long service awards for key anniversary milestones

What you can expect

We are an award‑winning pub company that puts people first, lives by people‑led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career. Join us and build your future with genuine benefits and a supportive culture.