Head Chef

Harvester; North Weald Bassett; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Qualifications upgrade paid

33% brand discounts

20% family discounts

Gym memberships

Health and dental plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Shopping discounts

Share scheme

Employee helpline

Job summary

Harvester is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and inspire an energetic team. You’ll ensure the food leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards while driving guest satisfaction and sales in a branded dining environment.

You’ll manage all kitchen operations, train staff, and uphold health and hygiene regulations, with attractive benefits and opportunities for progression within the Harvester brand.

Qualifications

• This role is suitable for someone seeking their first Head Chef appointment.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver high‑quality food.

Responsibilities

• Train and 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food ordering

Branded menu execution

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 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.

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.