Head Chef & Kitchen Leader — Growth, Perks & Impact

Horse & Jockey; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discounts 20%

Gym membership discount

Health & dental plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

Shopping discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler's is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen at the Horse & Jockey. You will inspire the team, uphold the highest standards of food quality, and manage all kitchen operations to ensure guests keep coming back.

You will drive sales and guest satisfaction, oversee ordering, prep, stock, and compliance with health and hygiene rules, while delivering a branded dining experience across our pub group.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a busy kitchen.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality food.
• Ability to drive guest satisfaction and sales.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive targets for sales and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee kitchen management: ordering, prep, stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure health and hygiene compliance.
• Lead in line with pub brand standards and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality

Guest satisfaction

Job description

Mitchells & Butler's is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen at the Horse & Jockey. You will inspire the team, uphold the highest standards of food quality, and manage all kitchen operations to ensure guests keep coming back.

You will drive sales and guest satisfaction, oversee ordering, prep, stock, and compliance with health and hygiene rules, while delivering a branded dining experience across our pub group.