Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Head Chef at a vibrant pub, where you will lead a passionate kitchen team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. This role is perfect for those ready to step up from a Sous Chef position or those with Head Chef experience. You'll be responsible for maintaining high food quality and hygiene standards, while fostering a positive and motivating environment. Join a supportive team that values your growth and offers flexible working hours, performance bonuses, and career progression through a dedicated Chef Development Programme. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving culinary setting!

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

20% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Flexible working hours

Online discounts and cashback

Career progression opportunities

Salary finance scheme

Access to mental and emotional well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Passion for producing high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.
• Ensure high food and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Production

Hygiene Standards

Communication

Motivation

Education

Culinary Arts Qualification

Job description

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

It’s time to turn up the heat! Turn your hand to new skills or showcase existing ones. In our kitchens, you’ll be part of a team that is obsessed with creating great experiences for our guests.

Our kitchen is where it’s at:

As Head Chef, you’ll play a key part in our pub management team, helping to shape and lead our kitchen team to success. Everything you and the kitchen team deliver will keep our guests coming back for more.

As a Head Chef:

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

• Have a passion for producing food to be proud of
• Be a motivational team-leader who can ensure our food and hygiene standards are consistently high
• Maintain clear communication with your team
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager and wider team to ensure the success of the business
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your kitchen to keep your team motivated
• Have the desire to grow, develop, and retain a kitchen team

What you get from us:

At Marston’s, we’re one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits, including:

• A performance-related bonus
• 20% 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
• Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston’s Rewards platform
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme, including access to our innovative app-based training
• Salary finance scheme - supporting your financial wellbeing
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support