Head Chef - Live in

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Qualifications funded

30% brand discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Company shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC invites applications for Head Chef at the White Lion Hotel, Ember Inns. Lead a kitchen team, craft a proud menu, and drive guest satisfaction while managing orders, prep, and stock control. An opportunity for a first Head Chef role with a potential onsite accommodation option.

You will inspire, manage operations, and ensure high standards and compliance with hygiene regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership preferred.
• Opportunity suitable for someone seeking their first Head Chef appointment.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Be driven 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.

Skills

Team Leadership

Kitchen Management

Menu Development

Hygiene & Safety

Tools

Stock Control

Food Ordering

Job description

As Head Chef at the White Lion Hotel 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. This business is part of our Innkeepers Collection with a 7 room hotel attached, and therefore Management roles will support the hotel as part of the business. Join us at Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

This opportunity comes with the added optional benefit of onsite accommodation, comprising 2 bedrooms. This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first Head Chef appointment.

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.
• Be driven 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.