Head Chef

Marston’s; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and dining group in Shrewsbury is looking for a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality food production and maintaining excellent hygiene standards while motivating and developing your team. This role offers a performance related bonus and various benefits to support your career progression and well-being.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

20% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Career progression opportunities through Chef Development Programme

Salary finance scheme

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Kitchen Manager / Head Chef role or ready to step up from a Second Chef / Sous Chef position.
• Passion for producing food to be proud of.
• Ability to maintain high food and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and wider team for business success.
• Foster clear communication within the kitchen team.

Skills

Team leadership

Food production

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

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 make sure our food and hygiene standards are consistently high
• Be able to maintain clear communication with your team
• Be able to work collaboratively with the General Manager and wider team to ensure success of the business
• Have a positive attitude and 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