Head Chef: Lead Seasonal Menus & High-Performance Kitchen

MJMK Restaurants; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in the UK is seeking a passionate Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will inspire and develop a kitchen team while managing food costs and P&L. This role offers a competitive salary of £55-60k, career development opportunities, and various employee perks, including staff discounts and enhanced parental leave. If you're dedicated to culinary excellence and leadership, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

50% staff discount across all restaurants

Free staff meals while on shift

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra annual holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience.
• Experience in developing and training kitchen teams.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and create seasonal dishes.
• Strong organizational skills in kitchen operations.
• Experience managing P&L and food costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality.
• Collaborate with FOH and leadership teams.
• Manage food safety and maintenance reporting.
• Uphold HR standards and team morale.
• Plan for succession and mentor junior chefs.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team development

Cost management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Marketman

Check365

Job description

A leading restaurant group in the UK is seeking a passionate Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality. The ideal candidate will inspire and develop a kitchen team while managing food costs and P&L. This role offers a competitive salary of £55-60k, career development opportunities, and various employee perks, including staff discounts and enhanced parental leave. If you're dedicated to culinary excellence and leadership, we want to hear from you.