Head Chef

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Head Chef at the Crown, a local pub with a focus on quality food and guest satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their first Head Chef role and lead a kitchen through its post-remodel phase. You’ll inspire your team while managing all kitchen operations, driving sales, and maintaining high standards.

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

• Passion for high-quality food and guest satisfaction.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and train kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Ensure conformity to health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team training

Food quality control

Sales driving

Job description

As Head Chef at the Crown, 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 Ember Inns, we’re a home away from home. Think real ales, traditional pub grub, and roaring log fires: we’re the local to be proud of. So, if you want to be at the heart of the neighbourhood, we want to hear from you.

Currently closed for an exciting remodel, this is an ideal opportunity to be part of a fast-paced project, leading your kitchen team to success post-remodel!

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first Head Chef appointment.

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.