Head Chef

Goodfellowship Inn (91657); Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub company is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will ensure high food and hygiene standards while creating memorable experiences for guests. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or be ready to step up from a Sous/Second Chef position. Join us for a chance to progress your career with various benefits including a performance-related bonus and discounts at all our establishments.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Flexible and part-time hours

High street and online discounts

Chef Development Programme access

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Head Chef role.
• Ability to create a buzz in the kitchen.
• Commitment to high food quality and service speed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure high standards.
• Maintain food and hygiene standards consistently.
• Communicate effectively with the pub team.

Skills

Food and hygiene standards

Leadership and team management

Positive attitude

Communication skills

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 a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

• 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
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme 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.