Head Chef

Vikings Landing (92512); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at pubs/restaurants/hotels

Salaried contract

Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition

Health Screening Discounts

Long Service Awards

Gym Discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage Advice and support

Internal career pathways

Licensed Trade Charity support

Job summary

Marston's in Liverpool is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in one of our pubs. This is a permanent salaried role with security and clear career progression within a respected pub company.

You will set standards, inspire a motivated team, maintain food safety, and deliver memorable guest experiences across our pub brand. Experience as Head Chef or Kitchen Manager is required.

Join Marston's and benefit from a structured pathway, staff perks, and a supportive culture that celebrates you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team at Head Chef or Kitchen Manager level.
• Proven track record of maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen and pub teams to deliver quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Set and enforce kitchen standards, speed, and safety targets.
• Maintain clear communication with the wider pub team and management.
• Take pride in meals produced by you and your team.
• Drive continuous improvement across the kitchen operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Communication

Job description

We're on the lookout for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team!What makes this opportunity even better? You'll enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes with a permanent salaried contract, so you can plan and build your future knowing you'll receive a regular, reliable salary each month, along with fantastic career development opportunities.

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 an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• A performance related bonus
• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A salaried contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  
• Health Screening Discounts
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Gym Discounts
  
• 24-hour GP helpline
  
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Scope to build your career and progress through our internal career pathway, DNA, 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.