Head Chef

Crown (2662); Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at pubs/restaurants/hotels

Health screening discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage advice

Career progression through internalDNA

Access to Licensed Trade Charity

Job summary

Marston’s is seeking a Head Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team across our pubs. You’ll drive quality, hygiene standards, and service speed while creating memorable guest experiences. A proven track record in a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef role or readiness to step up from Sous/Second Chef is expected.

You’ll steer kitchen operations, develop staff, and contribute to broader pub management. We offer clear career pathways, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow within Marston’s.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/Head Chef role or readiness to step up from Sous/Second Chef.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met.
• Maintain clear communication with your kitchen and wider pub team.
• Lead and develop a motivated kitchen team.
• Raise the bar and set standards across the kitchen.
• Deliver meals that meet quality, speed and safety targets.

Skills

Leadership

Food hygiene

Team motivation

Communication

Creativity

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team!

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.

Our kitchen is where it’s at: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.

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.

• 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

What comes next is up to you:Whether you’d like to progress your skills further in the Head Chef role or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of career pathways to suit all.

What you get from us:You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• A performance related bonus
• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education
• Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  
• Health Screening Discounts
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Gym Discounts
  
• 24-hour GP helpline
  
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Scope to build your career and progress through our internal career pathway, DNA, including access to our innovative app-based training
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.