Head Chef

Whitbread Plc; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Tetford is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing and serving delicious meals while ensuring high standards of hygiene and training staff. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £14.26, training support, and various employee benefits. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in restaurants

Company pension

Discounts on various services

£40 voucher for the restaurant upon joining

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and catering.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a kitchen team.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare and serve meals.
• Manage staffing, training, and scheduling.
• Oversee inventory management and cost control.

Skills

Catering experience

Leadership

Inventory management

Hygiene and safety standards

Job description

Come and be a Head Chef at The Warrener Whitbread Inn. 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.

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. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

We’re currently recruiting in our The Warrener Whitbread Inns Restaurant. Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £14.26 per hour.

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

Lead the kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve the mouth‑watering meals that guests love, working closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure quality and consistency of food. Manage staffing, training, and scheduling, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Oversee inventory management, supply ordering, and cost control to keep kitchen operations efficient and profitable. Foster a collaborative and motivating environment that encourages professional growth and encourages a culture of excellence. Adapt to guests’ dietary requirements and special requests, ensuring every dish meets the restaurant’s standards.