Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% brand discount across all brands

20% staff discount across all brands

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC seeks a Head Chef for Harvester – Pride Park to lead a high-volume kitchen, inspiring the team to deliver top-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences. You will manage food ordering, preparation, and stock control while upholding branded menus and hygiene standards.

You’ll be instrumental in driving sales, mentoring staff, and ensuring consistent quality across all outlets, with a focus on guest satisfaction and team development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to manage a branded menu and maintain consistent quality.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food you can be proud of.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction by leading the team to smash targets.
• Oversee kitchen management: food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Ensure adherence to health and hygiene regulations in all areas.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Kitchen management

Food quality

Stock control

Job description

As Head Chef at Harvester - Pride Park 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 Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start?

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.