Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

Discount across brands

Discounts for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC’s Hunters Tryst in Ember Inns is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, inspiring the team to deliver dishes of the highest standard. This is a suitable opportunity for someone aiming for their first Head Chef appointment, within a traditional pub setting.

Join Ember Inns and be part of a brand rooted in community, offering great dining, real ales and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You’ll manage kitchen operations, drive guest satisfaction and work on branded menus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership role.
• Strong management and team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Guest satisfaction

Food ordering

Job description

As Head Chef at the Hunters Tryst 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

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.