Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers plc; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends & family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & dental plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers plc at Toby Carvery Old Windsor is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and inspire the team to deliver high-quality roasts and meals. You will manage all kitchen operations, uphold health and hygiene standards, and drive sales while aligning with our branded menu.

This role offers generous staff benefits, including pension, 25 days holiday, and extensive brand discounts across our brands. You will be part of a supportive, values-driven team in a hotel-integrated site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and managing a team.
• Proven ability to meet targets in a busy restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.
• Experience with stock control and food ordering.
• Comfort with working with branded menus.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction with your team.
• Handle kitchen management, ordering, prep and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Work with branded menus and hotel integration.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Menu execution

Health & safety

Stock control

Job description

As Head Chef at Toby Carvery - Old Windsor 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. This business is part of our Innkeepers Collection with a 14 room hotel attached, and therefore Management roles will support the hotel as part of the business.

Join us at Toby Carvery, they don’t call us the 'home of the roast' for nothing! Our Toby Carvery family make every visit personal; we love having fun and we truly care about making great memories for our guests. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, 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.