Head Chef

Marston's PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Head Chef, responsible for maintaining high food standards and leading a motivated kitchen team. Enjoy a fun work environment with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Be part of a recognized top employer in the UK pub sector.

Benefits

30% discount on food and drink

Performance-related bonus schemes

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare options

High street discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Passion for creating high-quality food.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are met.
• Create a positive kitchen atmosphere.
• Manage kitchen team and stock effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Job description

Reliable hours contract (or salaried in certain sites)

Marston’s Rewards

Lead a team to success in one of our kitchens.

As Head Chef, 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. You’ll have a passion for food and a desire to grow, develop, and retain a motivated kitchen team in one of our pubs across the country.

• Demonstrate a passion for creating high-quality food that reflects pride in your work.
• Show strong leadership skills that motivate others while maintaining high food and hygiene standards.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with your team.
• Collaborate successfully with management and colleagues to drive business success.
• Exhibit a positive attitude that fosters an energetic, motivated kitchen environment.
• Show a commitment to develop, grow, and retain a cohesive kitchen team.

As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for:

• Ensuring all food and hygiene standards are consistently met.
• Maintaining clear communication with your team and wider pub team.
• Creating a positive and energetic kitchen atmosphere.
• Taking pride in the meals produced by you and your team.
• Achieving high standards in safety, food quality, and speed of service.

We offer professional wellbeing support, including assistance from the Licenced Trade Charity, as a responsible employer.

Accommodation options are available in most of our pub General Manager roles.

Our company has been recognized as one of the UK’s Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, according to the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers list.

We provide performance-related bonus schemes for management roles and discretionary bonuses for support centre teams. Our employees can earn a competitive wage while enjoying a fun work environment.

Loyalty is rewarded with awards for key milestone anniversaries.

Employees benefit from a 30% discount on food and drink via our privilege card, along with a £4.50 refuel meal deal during shifts.

Salaried roles include membership to a contributory pension scheme; hourly roles feature auto-enrolment schemes. Some roles also offer access to private healthcare and a range of high street discounts and cashback offers.

All employees receive a 30% discount on Marston’s food and hotel stays.

We are committed to developing our talent through apprenticeships, dedicated L&D teams, and award-winning e-learning platforms.

Head Chef FAQ

Is there an option to be salaried or hourly paid?

Yes, our Head Chefs can be paid either hourly or salaried.

How much can I get paid?

Pay rates depend on the role; please refer to our job adverts or contact our hiring managers for details.

What are my main responsibilities?

Managing all aspects of the kitchen, including team leadership, stock management, safety & compliance, and achieving optimal GP.

How does the bonus scheme work?

Bonuses are based on sales uplift vs. budget, reputation score, and employee engagement quarterly, with annual bonuses based on sales and profit performance vs. budget.

Take the next step in your career with us!