Head Chef

Marston’s; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Glasgow. In this role, you will manage kitchen operations, maintain high food and hygiene standards, and foster a motivating environment for your team. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in kitchen management or be ready to step up from a Sous Chef role. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits to support career development and employee well-being.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

20% discount at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Career development opportunities

Flexible and part-time hours

Online discounts and cashback

Salary finance scheme

Access to well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef, or readiness to step up from a Second Chef/Sous Chef.
• Passion for producing high-quality food.
• Motivational leadership skills to maintain high food and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team.
• Ensure high food and hygiene standards are met.
• Collaborate with the General Manager for business success.
• Create a motivating environment for your team.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food production

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

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

It’s time to turn up the heat! Turn your hand to new skills or showcase existing ones. In our kitchens you’ll be part of a team that is obsessed with creating great experiences for our guests.

Our kitchen is where it’s at : As Head Chef you’ll play a key part in our pub management team, helping to shape and lead our kitchen team to success. Everything you and the kitchen team deliver will keep our guests coming back for more.

As a Head Chef :

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

• Have a passion for producing food to be proud of
• Be a motivational team-leader who can make sure our food and hygiene standards are consistently high
• Be able to maintain clear communication with your team
• Be able to work collaboratively with the General Manager and wider team to ensure success of the business
• Have a positive attitude and ability to create a buzz in your kitchen to keep your team motivated
• Have the desire to grow, develop and retain a kitchen team

What you get from us :

At Marston’s we’re one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits, including :

• A performance related bonus
• 20% 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
• Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston’s Rewards platform
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme including access to our innovative app-based training
• Salary finance scheme - supporting your financial wellbeing
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support