Head Chef: Lead a High-Impact Kitchen with Top Benefits

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; North Weald Bassett; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends & family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler s PLC in the Talbot - Harvester is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team, inspire passion, and deliver high‑standard dishes that delight guests. You will manage food prep, ordering, stock control, and hygiene, working from a branded menu to ensure consistency across services.

You will drive sales and guest satisfaction while enforcing Health & Safety standards and contributing to a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a busy environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to drive target sales and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Forecasting

Stock control

Job description

Mitchells & Butler s PLC in the Talbot - Harvester is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team, inspire passion, and deliver high‑standard dishes that delight guests. You will manage food prep, ordering, stock control, and hygiene, working from a branded menu to ensure consistency across services.

You will drive sales and guest satisfaction while enforcing Health & Safety standards and contributing to a positive, inclusive kitchen culture.