Head Chef — Lead Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

Brand discounts

Family discounts

Gym membership

Health & Dental plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is recruiting a Head Chef for the Merlin kitchen, leading a team to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences. You will manage food ordering, preparation and stock control, while upholding health and hygiene standards in a branded menu environment.

Join a Premium Country Pubs portfolio that values quality, growth opportunities, and employee benefits, including discounts and pension support.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.
• Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience in creating and evolving menus for premium contexts.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Drive targets with your team to boost sales and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee kitchen management including food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure health and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Stock control

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is recruiting a Head Chef for the Merlin kitchen, leading a team to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences. You will manage food ordering, preparation and stock control, while upholding health and hygiene standards in a branded menu environment.

Join a Premium Country Pubs portfolio that values quality, growth opportunities, and employee benefits, including discounts and pension support.