Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; North Weald Bassett; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends & family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler s PLC in the Talbot - Harvester is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team, inspire passion, and deliver high‑standard dishes that delight guests. You will manage food prep, ordering, stock control, and hygiene, working from a branded menu to ensure consistency across services.

You will drive sales and guest satisfaction while enforcing Health & Safety standards and contributing to a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a busy environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to drive target sales and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Forecasting

Stock control

Job description

As Head Chef at the Talbot - Harvester 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

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking 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…

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Be driven 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.

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and team work which are essential to delivering great guest experiences. Join us and be a part of a great team.