Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Penarth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant family of Premium Pubs & Restaurants as a Head Chef, where you will lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and train your team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. With a focus on kitchen management and compliance with health regulations, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that rewards hard work with bonuses and substantial discounts. Embrace a fulfilling career in a company that values its employees and offers growth opportunities through paid qualifications.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Paid-for qualifications

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen and leading a team.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Preparation

Health and Hygiene Regulations

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

As Head Chef at EGO - Penarth, 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 Ego, a family of Premium Pubs & Restaurants as unique as our locations—from city centre to community pub, we are full of character. Our menu is inspired by the Mediterranean, taking our guests across the continent. If you appreciate our individual character and style, we want to hear from you.

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 it's 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.