Head Chef

Marston's PLC; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in kitchen management and be dedicated to maintaining high food quality and hygiene standards. With a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the culinary field.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

30% off at pubs and restaurants

Access to training programs

Flexible hours

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Head Chef role, or readiness to step up from a Sous/Second Chef position.
• Ability to maintain food and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to success in the kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and service speed targets are met.
• Maintain clear communication with kitchen and pub teams.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety standards

Team leadership

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

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. As a Head Chef you will have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Head Chef role, or be ready to step up from a Sous/Second Chef position. Our kitchen is a place where passion for food meets the opportunity to grow, develop, and retain a motivated kitchen team across our pubs.

Responsibilities

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

What you get from us

• From £15 per hour, 40 hours per week.
• A performance related bonus.
• 30% 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.
• Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers.
• Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme, including access to our innovative app‑based training.
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental and emotional well‑being support.
• Professional wellbeing support from the Licenced Trade Charity.
• Optional on‑site accommodation for some pub general manager roles.
• Performance related bonus schemes for pub management and operations.
• Competitive salaries and the opportunity to earn a great wage while having fun at work.
• Long‑service awards for key anniversary milestones.
• 30% discount on food, drink and hotel stays through our privilege card.
• Access to a company contributory pension scheme for salaried roles and auto‑enrolment for hourly roles.
• Private healthcare scheme for selected roles.

Why join us

We are a top‑ranking pub company that puts people first, lives by people‑led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career. Personality counts here – we celebrate you for being you. Marston’s could be the making of you.