Head Chef

Beefeater; Hamilton, Motherwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Hamilton is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this role, you will manage food preparation, ensure quality standards, and cultivate a positive work environment. A passion for food and prior catering experience are essential. This permanent position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £14.41 per hour and provides various employee benefits including training, discounts, and a welcome meal voucher.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Meal voucher on joining

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage a team and work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in food preparation.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Manage inventory and kitchen supplies.

Skills

Catering experience

Leadership

Passion for food

Job description

Head Chef – Hamilton Beefeater - Restaurant

Come and be a Head Chef at Beefeater in Hamilton. Take the next step in your managerial career by working closely with our Kitchen Manager in leading our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve our mouth‑watering meals. Immediate start, catering experience needed.

PAY RATE:

Up to £14.41 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS:

35 hours per week across 4 days - evenings and weekends included

LOCATION:

Hamilton Beefeater, Townhead Street, Hamilton, Motherwell, ML3 7BL

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: We’ve got the user‑friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a career path in our kitchens and beyond!

• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme

• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more

• Have a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Hamilton Beefeater as a Head Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to move your career forward and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.