Head Chef

Marston’s; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Marston’s as a Head Chef and lead a dedicated kitchen team within our pub management setup. Your role will focus on maintaining high food quality and hygiene standards while motivating your team to create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Enjoy numerous benefits including a performance-related bonus and career development opportunities through our innovative Chef Development Programme.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Flexible and part-time hours

Online discounts

Career progression opportunities

Salary finance scheme

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/Head Chef role or stepping up from Second Chef/Sous Chef.
• Passion for producing quality food.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high food and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with the General Manager for business success.
• Create a motivating kitchen environment.

Skills

Food Production

Team Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Motivation

Positive Attitude

Job description

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

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom