Head Chef & Kitchen Manager — Lead, Inspire, Elevate

Colebrook; Haslucks Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% brand discount across all brands

Friends & family 20% discount

Gym memberships

Health & dental plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Shopping discounts

Share options

Employee helpline

Job summary

Colebrook at Ember Inns is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen and inspire the team to produce consistently high-quality food that guests love. You’ll manage all kitchen operations, drive menu quality, cost control and stock management while upholding brand standards and rigorous health and safety compliance.

Joining Mitchells & Butlers brings a pension, 25 days of paid holiday, extensive staff discounts and access to share schemes, in a supportive, community-focused environment with

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high standards.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, cost control and menu execution.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction while maintaining consistency.
• Oversee food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and adapt to brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations across the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Stock control

Health & safety

Job description

Colebrook at Ember Inns is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen and inspire the team to produce consistently high-quality food that guests love. You’ll manage all kitchen operations, drive menu quality, cost control and stock management while upholding brand standards and rigorous health and safety compliance.

Joining Mitchells & Butlers brings a pension, 25 days of paid holiday, extensive staff discounts and access to share schemes, in a supportive, community-focused environment with