Head Chef

Marston's PLC; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pub discounts 30%

Reliable hours contract

Flexible/part-time hours

Rewards & Recognition platform

Health screening discounts

Long service awards

Gym discounts

GP helpline 24/7

Mortgage advice & support

Internal career pathways

Job summary

Marston’s is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at one of our pubs. You’ll be responsible for raising the bar and setting standards, and will play a key part in the pub management team to create memorable experiences that keep guests coming back for more.

You’ll have experience as a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef or be ready to step up from a Sous/Second Chef position, with a passion for food and a drive to develop and retain a motivated kitchen team to deliver great meals quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or readiness to step up from Sous/Second Chef position.
• Ability to lead and develop a motivated kitchen team and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met.
• Create a buzz in the kitchen with a positive attitude.
• Achieve high standards, ensuring safety, quality and speed targets.
• Maintain clear communication with the kitchen and pub team.
• Take pride in the meals produced by your team.

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team!

Lead a team to success in our kitchen.

You’ll be responsible for raising the bar and setting the standards across your kitchen. Playing a key part in the pub management team, you’ll strive to create memorable experiences that leave our guests wanting to come back for more.

Our kitchen is where it’s at:

As well as having a passion for food, you’ll jump at the opportunity to grow, develop and retain a motivated kitchen team in one of our pubs across the country.

As a Head Chef:

You’ll have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Sous/ Second Chef position.

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your kitchen
• Achieve the highest standards, ensuring the business is safe and that food quality and speed of service targets are met
• Maintain clear communication with your kitchen and wider pub team
• Take pride in the meals that you and your team produce

What comes next is up to you:

Whether you’d like to progress your skills further in the Head Chef role or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of career pathways to suit all.

What you get from us:

You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• A performance related bonus
• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education
• Marston’s Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  
• Health Screening Discounts
  
• Long Service Awards
  
• Gym Discounts
  
• 24-hour GP helpline
  
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Scope to build your career and progress through our internal career pathway, DNA, including access to our innovative app-based training
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.