Head Chef - Tide Mill

Mitchells & Butlers; Park Central; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

Discount across brands

Friends & family discount

Gym membership

Health & dental plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Share plan

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Tide Mill, Mill Square, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight. You will guide the kitchen team, ensure consistent quality, manage stock and ordering, and uphold health and hygiene standards.

You’ll drive sales and guest satisfaction while working with a branded menu and supporting the growth of the team in a busy, established pub-restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a brigade and inspire high performance.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Driving sales through guest satisfaction and team effort.
• Experience in kitchen operations: ordering, prep and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction through the team.
• Manage food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu across the Tide Mill site.
• Oversee health and hygiene compliance in the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality

Sales driven

Kitchen management

Health & safety

Job description

Lead a kitchen where others go on holiday.

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at the Tide Mill, Mill Square, Wootton Bridge, Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery on the beautiful Isle of Wight.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the reins of a busy, established business while enjoying a lifestyle that's a little different. Whether it's spending your days off exploring over 70 miles of stunning coastline, walking hundreds of miles of scenic trails, or enjoying events like the Isle of Wight Festival and Cowes Week, there's plenty to love about living and working on the island.

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.