Head Chef

www.whitbreadcareers.com - jobboard; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Head Chef for The Warrener in Thetford. This role involves leading the kitchen team to prepare and serve exceptional meals. Candidates must have catering experience and a passion for food. Alongside a competitive pay rate of up to £14.41 per hour and a permanent contract, you'll enjoy benefits like training, discounts, and a meal voucher upon joining. Embrace this opportunity to advance your culinary career at a respected establishment.

Benefits

Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension and saving schemes

Meal voucher worth £40 upon joining

Discounts on utilities, travel, cinema, and supermarkets

Qualifications

• Catering experience required.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team.
• Passion for food and contributions to meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Lead kitchen team and ensure quality of dishes.
• Manage kitchen operations and contribute to guest satisfaction.

Skills

Catering experience

Passion for food

Team leadership

Job description

Head Chef – The Warrener Whitbread Inns - Restaurant

Come and be a Head Chef at The Warrener Whitbread Inns in Thetford. Take the next step in your managerial career by working closely with our Kitchen Manager in leading our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve our mouth-watering meals. Immediate start, catering experience needed.

PAY RATE:

Up to £14.41 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS:

40 hours per week over 5 days

LOCATION:

The Warrener Whitbread Inns, Thetford, IP24 3PG

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: We’ve got the user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a career path in our kitchens and beyond!
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
• Have a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you’ll do:

Join our team at The Warrener Whitbread Inns as a Head Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to move your career forward and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.