Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Minworth Greaves; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading chain as Head Chef at the Hare & Hounds, where you will manage a vibrant kitchen and inspire your team to create exceptional quality dishes. With training provided and opportunities for career progression, this role offers a fantastic chance for a passionate individual to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications opportunities

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension plan

25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchens or readiness to step up from a sous chef role.
• Passion for food and people.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage kitchen operations including food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Quality Control

Hygiene Standards

Job description

As Head Chef at the Hare & Hounds you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more.

Following a successful remodel, we’re looking for a driven, passionate Head Chef to lead our lively, fast-paced kitchen. Whether you’re already managing kitchens or a talented sous chef or team leader ready to step up, this is your chance to grow in a supportive, dynamic environment.

You’ll need hunger, energy, be able to work well under pressure and have a genuine love for food and people. In return, we’ll provide full training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a busy, rewarding role. You’ll need to bring your team together and deliver top standards of food quality, whilst maintaining excellent hygiene standards.

Join us at Sizzling Pub & Grill, the UK’s most loved value pub brand. With generous portions, sizzling skillets and bags of community spirit. If you’ve got sizzling skills, we want to hear from you.

This is a suitable opportunity for somebodylooking for their first Head Chef appointment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Trainand inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedriven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.