Head Cheft at Harvester - Shorehouse, Southend-on-Sea

Mitchells & Butlers; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mitchells & Butlers as a Head Chef at the Shorehouse - Harvester, where you will create a proud kitchen and lead your team to deliver high-quality dining experiences. This role offers potential for growth, including training for qualifications and a generous benefits package including discounts and a pension.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – rewarding your hard work

Paid qualifications for career growth

33% discount across all brands for dining out

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension and 25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Access to a free employee helpline

Qualifications

• Suitable for someone seeking their first Head Chef appointment.
• Experience in training and inspiring a kitchen team is beneficial.
• Ability to comply with health and hygiene regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food consistently.
• Manage kitchen operations: food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction by meeting targets.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Quality Management

Health & Hygiene Compliance

Sales Drive

Job description

As Head Chef at the Shorehouse - Harvester, you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll inspire your team and instill passion to ensure all food leaving 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 for feel-good dining. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken and unlimited salad bar since 1983. Looking for a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

This is a suitable opportunity for someone looking for their first Head Chef appointment.

Recently refurbished within the past year, this business boasts a fresh, brand-new feel and is just a stone's throw from the seafront!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – rewarding your hard work
• Opportunities to grow with paid qualifications
• A 33% discount across all our brands for dining out
• 20% discount for friends and family
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans for your well-being

As part of Mitchells & Butlers, you will also receive a pension, 25 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, free shares, and access to a free employee helpline to support you in all aspects of life.

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

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food consistently.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction by smashing targets with your team.
• Manage the kitchen: food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Ensure your team complies with health and hygiene regulations.