Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Punch Tavern - 199257; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular local restaurant in Canterbury is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and manage food quality. You will inspire your team, ensuring high food standards and guest satisfaction. The role includes kitchen management tasks such as food ordering and stock control, along with training your team. This position offers a bonus scheme, opportunities for career growth, and numerous employee benefits. If you're passionate about cooking and leadership, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension plan

25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free employee helpline

Free shares for employees

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen or as a lead chef.
• Ability to train and inspire a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in food preparation and presentation.
• Manage food ordering and stock control processes.
• Drive team sales and maintain guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality assurance

Kitchen management

Sales and guest satisfaction

Job description

Overview

As Head Chef at the Punch Tavern 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. Join us at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery. We’re a friendly bunch with something for all the family. From hand-carved, slow-cooked roasts to freshly made stone-baked pizzas. If you fancy a pizza the action, 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.
• 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 teamwork which are essential to delivering great guest experiences. Join us and be a part of a great team.