Head Chef: Lead Kitchen & Grow Your Team

Marston's PLC; Warrington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

30% off at all our pubs, restaurants,和

Reliable hours contract

Flexible and part time hours

Marston's Rewards

Health Screening Discounts

Long Service Awards

Gym Discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage Advice and support

Career progression via DNA

Licenced Trade Charity support

Wellbeing support

Accommodation on-site (where available

Job summary

Marston's is looking for a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team in a pub across the country. You will be responsible for raising the bar, setting standards, and delivering memorable guest experiences. Step up from Sous/Second Chef or bring proven Head Chef experience; growth paths across pubs, hotels and support centres.

Expect to drive food quality, hygiene, and team development while maintaining safety and efficiency. A passion for food helps you inspire excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met.
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your kitchen.
• Achieve the highest standards, ensuring the business is safe and that food quality and speed of service targets are met.
• Maintain clear communication with your kitchen and wider pub team.
• Take pride in the meals that you and your team produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team across the pub, ensuring consistent food quality and hygiene.
• Drive high service standards and speed of service.
• Foster strong communication within the kitchen and pub team.
• Recruit, develop and retain a motivated kitchen team.
• Overall responsibility for kitchen performance and guest experiences.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Job description

Marston's is looking for a Head Chef to lead a kitchen team in a pub across the country. You will be responsible for raising the bar, setting standards, and delivering memorable guest experiences. Step up from Sous/Second Chef or bring proven Head Chef experience; growth paths across pubs, hotels and support centres.

Expect to drive food quality, hygiene, and team development while maintaining safety and efficiency. A passion for food helps you inspire excellence and guest satisfaction.