Head Chef

Swan (91379); Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining high food and hygiene standards while fostering a positive and motivated team environment. You will have the opportunity to create memorable dining experiences and play a key role in the pub management team. With a focus on personal development, this role offers a clear pathway for career progression through a dedicated Chef Development Programme. Join a company that values its people and celebrates individuality, making it a fantastic place to grow your culinary career.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Flexible and part-time hours

High street and online discounts

Career progression opportunities

Access to Licensed Trade Charity support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/Head Chef role is essential.
• Ability to maintain high food and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to achieve the highest food quality and service standards.
• Ensure consistent compliance with food and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Education

Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team!

Lead a team to success in our kitchen. You’ll be responsible for raising the bar and setting the standards across your kitchen. Playing a key part in the pub management team, you’ll strive to create memorable experiences that leave our guests wanting to come back for more.

Our kitchen is where it’s at: As well as having a passion for food, you’ll jump at the opportunity to grow, develop and retain a motivated kitchen team in one of our pubs across the country.

As a Head Chef: You’ll have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Sous/ Second Chef position.

1. Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met.
2. Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your kitchen.
3. Achieve the highest standards, ensuring the business is safe and that food quality and speed of service targets are met.
4. Maintain clear communication with your kitchen and wider pub team.
5. Take pride in the meals that you and your team produce.

What comes next is up to you: Whether you’d like to progress your skills further in the Head Chef role or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of career pathways to suit all.

What you get from us: You’ll be joining a pub company that’s been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

1. A performance related bonus.
2. 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels.
3. A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve.
4. Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education.
5. Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers.
6. Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme including access to our innovative app-based training.
7. Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support.

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.

Marston’s. Where people make pubs.