Head Chef

Marston's PLC; Hoylake; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Hoylake is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. Responsibilities include maintaining high food and hygiene standards and ensuring quality service. The ideal candidate will have a background in kitchen management or be ready to step up from a sous chef position. This role offers competitive salaries and numerous employee benefits, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Career development programs

30% discount in pubs

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef role.
• Ability to motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Passion for food and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team to ensure food and hygiene standards.
• Maintain communication with the pub team.
• Ensure food quality and speed of service targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Benefits and Details

• From 15.00 40hrs per week
• Performance related bonus
• Reliable hours contract (or salaried in certain sites)
• Privilege card discount
• Marston's Rewards
• Career development through our Chef Development Programme including access to app-based training
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support
• Accommodation: majority of pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation

Recognition and Awards

• Named as one of the UK\'s Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK\'s Best Employers list
• Competitive salaries
• Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work
• Bonus: discretionary company bonus scheme for support centre teams
• Long service awards for key anniversary milestones

Additional Benefits

• Food and drink: 30% discount in our pubs; £4.50 refuel at work meal deal on shift
• Pension scheme: company contributory for salaried roles; auto enrolment for hourly roles
• Private healthcare (where offered)
• High street discounts and cash back offers
• Training and development: extensive apprenticeship offer and e-learning platforms