Head Chef: Lead a Winning Kitchen, Earn Bonuses & Growth

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid for qualifications

Brand discounts across brands

Discount for friends and family

Gym membership discount

Health plan

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler Leisure Retail Limited is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchens across our brands and locations. You will drive food quality, train and mentor staff, manage ordering, prep and stock control, and ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.

We offer a bonus scheme payable quarterly, opportunities for progression, and extensive staff discounts across our brands, with a supportive, hospitality-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Kitchen Manager is preferred.
• Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Experience controlling food costs and stock levels.
• Willingness to work across multiple brands/locations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire the team to deliver high quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction by meeting targets.
• Oversee kitchen operations: ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure adherence to health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food quality

Target driven

Job description

Mitchells & Butler Leisure Retail Limited is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchens across our brands and locations. You will drive food quality, train and mentor staff, manage ordering, prep and stock control, and ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.

We offer a bonus scheme payable quarterly, opportunities for progression, and extensive staff discounts across our brands, with a supportive, hospitality-focused culture.