Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Bunch of Grapes - 217376; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub in the City of London seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and inspire the team. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring high food standards while driving guest satisfaction. Join us for a rewarding experience with opportunities for growth, generous discounts, and a supportive work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to make their first Head Chef appointment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Free employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ready for a Head Chef position.
• Ability to inspire and train a team.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire the team for high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction.
• Manage kitchen operations including stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Sales motivation

Stock control

Health and hygiene compliance

Job description

Overview

As Head Chef at the Bunch of Grapes 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 Nicholson’s pubs, we’re a friendly bunch. We’ve been running pubs for nearly 150 years, so know a thing or two about great food, drink and classic British hospitality. If you have as much character as our pubs, 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…

• Trainand inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedriven 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.