Head Chef - Live in

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days holiday

Discounts across brands

Employee share plan

Health & dental plans

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC is seeking a Head Chef for Beech Hurst Harvester. Lead a kitchen that upholds the highest standards, inspire your team and ensure all dishes meet our quality expectations. This role is suitable for someone stepping into a Head Chef position.

You will be responsible for training, menu execution, stock control and maintaining health and safety standards while driving guest satisfaction and sales across our branded offers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Ability to manage food ordering, stock control and menu execution.
• Strong focus on food quality and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food you can be proud of.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction by leading a motivated team.
• Oversee kitchen operations including ordering, prep, stock control and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Kitchen management

Food quality

Health & safety

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.

This position comes with the added optional benefit of 1 bedroom accommodation with own facilities.

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 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.