Head Chef at Stag & Hounds

Mitchells & Butlers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mitchells & Butlers as a Head Chef at the Stag & Hounds, where you will lead a passionate team in delivering high-quality dining experiences. This position is ideal for someone ready to take their first Head Chef role, with numerous opportunities for growth and support. Enjoy a rewarding work environment with a generous benefits package, including bonuses, shares, and discounts across various dining brands.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

33% discount across all brands

25 days paid holiday

Pension plan

High-street shopping discounts

Free employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen.
• Proficiency with branded menus.
• Ability to inspire and train a team.

Responsibilities

• Train and motivate the kitchen team.
• Oversee food ordering and preparation.
• Ensure operational standards and compliance.

Skills

Food quality commitment

Hygiene standards

Leadership

Team training and development

Job description

At the Stag & Hounds we recognise that a good Head Chef is a key ingredient to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, leading your team to thrive whatever the shift throws at them (not literally!).

Join us at Ember Inns, we’re a home away from home. Think real ales, traditional pub grub and roaring log fires: we’re the local to be proud of. So, if you want to be at the heart of the neighborhood, we want to hear from you.

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first “Head Chef ” appointment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
• Quarterly bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with lifelong learning and funded qualifications
• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.

On top of this, we offer a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…
•Train, motivate and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food operation
• Be responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance which can lead to attractive rewards
• Oversee food ordering and food preparation
• Ensure delivery of operational standards
• Manage a team
• Control stock
• Always conform to health and hygiene regulations

WHAT DO I NEED?
It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect dish, and a top Chef to bring it all together. You’ll...
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standards
• Be a seasoned pro in managing a kitchen
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu
• Train, develop and grow your team to smash targets together
• Be ready for anything that the shift throws at your team (not literally!)