Head Chef

Whitbreadrestaurants; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Head Chef at The Showground Table Table in Norwich. This full-time role offers competitive pay and the chance to advance your career by leading a dedicated kitchen team. Enjoy comprehensive training, various employee benefits, and the opportunity to create dishes that guests love.

Benefits

Discounts on Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension scheme

Meal voucher upon joining

Discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to lead a team and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing and cooking meals.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Passion for food

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We're currently recruiting for a Head Chef at our Norwich Table Table. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with a competitive pay of up to £14.41 per hour.

Head Chef – The Showground Table Table

Join us as a Head Chef at The Showground Table Table in Norwich. This role offers an opportunity to advance your managerial career by working closely with our Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team in preparing, cooking, and serving delicious meals. Immediate start required; catering experience is essential.

Details:

• Pay Rate: Up to £14.41 per hour
• Contract Type: Permanent (we do not offer zero-hours contracts)
• Hours: 40 hours per week across 5 days, including evenings and weekends, with guaranteed hours to help you plan your week
• Location: The Showground, Longwater Interchange, Dereham Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0TP

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Training and Support: We provide user-friendly equipment and comprehensive training to support your career growth in our kitchens and beyond.
• Whitbread Benefits Card: Enjoy discounts of up to 60% on Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and Savings Schemes: Access our company pension and 'Save As You Earn' schemes.
• Discounts: Receive discounts on shopping, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets, and more.
• Meal Voucher: Receive a £40 voucher to enjoy a meal in our restaurant upon joining.

What You’ll Do:

As a Head Chef at The Showground Table Table, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, cooking dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to advance your career within Whitbread, the UK’s leading hospitality company.

We value diversity and are committed to being an inclusive organization. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are happy to discuss workplace adjustments, flexible working, and part-time options to support your application.

Job ref: 70755-4492

Advertised: 21 May 2025

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality