Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mitchells & Butlers as a Head Chef at the Red Lion, where you'll lead kitchen operations, inspire your team, and ensure high food standards. This opportunity is perfect for an aspiring Head Chef seeking to develop their career in a welcoming and vibrant pub environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Paid-for qualifications

33% discount across brands

20% friends and family discount

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension plan

25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferred for first Head Chef role.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire the team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage kitchen operations including food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Control

Customer Satisfaction

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 Ember Inns, where we’re a home away from home. Think real ales, traditional pub grub, and roaring log fires: we’re the local to be proud of. So, if you want to be at the heart of the neighbourhood, 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 it’s 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.