Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase culinary skills while ensuring high standards of food and hygiene. You'll collaborate with the management team to create memorable dining experiences and foster a positive kitchen atmosphere. With a focus on personal growth and team development, this position allows you to thrive in a supportive environment that values your individuality. Join a company where your contributions will be celebrated, and take the next step in your culinary career!

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

20% off at pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Flexible working hours

Online discounts and cashback

Career development opportunities

Salary finance scheme

Access to mental and emotional well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head Chef or similar role is essential.
• Passion for producing high-quality food and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food experiences.
• Maintain high food and hygiene standards while motivating staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Production

Hygiene Standards

Communication

Motivation

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Kitchen Manager

Experience as Sous Chef or Second Chef

Job description

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:

1. Have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Second Chef/Sous Chef position.
2. Have a passion for producing food to be proud of.
3. Be a motivational team-leader who can ensure our food and hygiene standards are consistently high.
4. Maintain clear communication with your team.
5. Work collaboratively with the General Manager and wider team to ensure the success of the business.
6. Have a positive attitude and ability to create a buzz in your kitchen to keep your team motivated.
7. 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:

1. A performance-related bonus.
2. 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels.
3. A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve.
4. Flexible and part-time hours available to work around your family or higher education.
5. Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston’s Rewards platform.
6. Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme including access to our innovative app-based training.
7. Salary finance scheme - supporting your financial wellbeing.
8. 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.