Head Chef | Lead Premium Bar Kitchen (Brunch to Dinner)

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Live-in accommodation (if required)

GROW Programme training and career发展

Family friendly policies

Share of gratuities

Discounted meals 60% while working

Food 25% discount and 20% drinks off

Full chef uniform

Job summary

McMullen & Sons Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead our High Street Premium concept, delivering quality dishes from brunch to dinner. You will manage a busy kitchen, maintain GP% to budget, and drive exceptional guest experiences in a family-run environment.

You’ll recruit, train and coach junior staff, uphold strict food hygiene standards and benefit from a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and live-in options where available. Training and career development are core to our Grow Programme.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef experience in a busy kitchen.
• Willing to develop, take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.
• Keen to grow within a long-established family-run business.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to deliver high-quality bar and restaurant dishes.
• Manage stocktaking and stock control to meet GP% targets.
• Recruit, train and coach junior kitchen staff.
• Uphold exceptional food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Cook and present dishes

Food GP% to budget

Stock control

Communication

Hygiene standards

Staff training

Health & safety

Job description

McMullen & Sons Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead our High Street Premium concept, delivering quality dishes from brunch to dinner. You will manage a busy kitchen, maintain GP% to budget, and drive exceptional guest experiences in a family-run environment.

You’ll recruit, train and coach junior staff, uphold strict food hygiene standards and benefit from a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and live-in options where available. Training and career development are core to our Grow Programme.