Head Chef In Training

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Head Chef in Training at Harvester, where you'll develop your leadership skills and enhance your kitchen management expertise. With a structured training plan, you'll boost team performance and drive guest satisfaction, all while enjoying significant employee benefits and discounts.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounts on gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

25 days paid holiday

Pension plan

Free employee helpline

Employee share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a kitchen environment.
• Current role as catering manager, sous chef, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Job description

Do you have experience of leading a team to success in the kitchen and fancy making a move? Or maybe you want to bring your kitchen management skills to the pub and restaurant business.

Based within a district, you will need to drive and have access to your own vehicle. With the support of your district armed with a training plan, you will grow your team and achieve your targets.

When you become Head Chef in Training, you’ll learn how to build a kitchen to be proud of the ‘Mitchells & Butlers’ way. You'll be ready to go in no time. Most of our Head Chefs in Training are in their own kitchen within 6 months.

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite for feel-good dining. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken and unlimited salad bar since 1983. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• The opportunity to take the next step in your career, where you will learn from some of the best in the industry.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether it's 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.
• 20% discount across all of our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure, and always smiling
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers, you will receive 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 DO I NEED?

You’ll…

• Be a seasoned pro in leading a team and developing a business.
• You may be currently working as a commercial catering manager, school kitchen manager, care home head chef, sous chef, deputy kitchen manager, or the manager of an independent business or equivalent.
• Be able to drive, in order to support business in your district whilst training.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• During your 6 months of training, we will give you the tools to become a Head Chef who will...
• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team, driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Manage food ordering, food preparation, and stock control.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.