Head Chef - Lead Kitchen, Inspire Team & Grow with Benefits

Mitchells & Butlers plc; Haywards Heath; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Qualifications paid

Brand discounts

Friends & family discount

Gym memberships

Health plans

Dental plans

Pension

Paid holidays

Free shares

Employee helpline

Onsite accommodation

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers plc, Beech Hurst - Harvester, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and inspire a team to deliver high-quality, consistent meals. You will manage all kitchen operations and drive guest satisfaction in a family-friendly environment.

You will oversee food ordering, prep and stock control, ensure adherence to branded menus, and maintain strict health and hygiene standards. Onsite accommodation is available along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and inspiring a team to deliver high-quality food.
• Ability to manage food ordering, prep and stock control while meeting targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction through team performance.
• Oversee kitchen operations including food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and maintain health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Kitchen management

Food quality

Health & safety

Stock control

Job description

As Head Chef at the Beech Hurst - Harvester you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

This opportunity comes with the added optional benefit of onsite accommodation, comprising 1 bedroom.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedriven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and team work which are essential to delivering great guest experiences.Join us and be a part of a great team.