Head Chef

Old Irish Harp (4450); Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen team in Walsall. In this role, you will be responsible for setting high standards in food quality and hygiene while managing a motivated team. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment, this position offers a rewarding culinary experience with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and hotels

Reliable hours contract

Flexible and part time hours available

High street, online discounts and cashback offers

Chef Development Programme access

Support from Licensed Trade Charity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Kitchen Manager or Head Chef role.
• Willingness to step up from a Sous or Second Chef position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met.
• Lead a motivated kitchen team and maintain clear communication.
• Achieve food quality and service speed targets.

Skills

Food Hygiene Standards

Team Management

Positive Attitude

Communication

Education

Experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager

Sous/Chef Experience

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.

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your 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 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:

• 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

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.