Head Chef & Kitchen Leader | Growth, Bonus & Perks

Merlin; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Qualifications support

Brand discounts across brands

Pension

25 days holiday

Health & dental plans

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Merlin, part of Premium Country Pubs with a 12-room hotel attached, invites a Head Chef to lead a kitchen delivering premium, high‑standard dishes. You’ll inspire your team, develop menus, and manage ordering, stock, and hygiene to ensure guest satisfaction in a busy pub with an attached hotel.

Join a brand that rewards excellence with a bonus scheme, career development, staff discounts across our brands, pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in premium pub/restaurant environment.
• Ability to manage costs and menus.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive targets with your team to boost sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Ensure health and hygiene regulations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

Catering qualification or culinary degree

Job description

Merlin, part of Premium Country Pubs with a 12-room hotel attached, invites a Head Chef to lead a kitchen delivering premium, high‑standard dishes. You’ll inspire your team, develop menus, and manage ordering, stock, and hygiene to ensure guest satisfaction in a busy pub with an attached hotel.

Join a brand that rewards excellence with a bonus scheme, career development, staff discounts across our brands, pension and generous holiday entitlement.