Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Plough Inn Eynsford; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 shares

Free employee helpline

Job summary

The Plough Inn Eynsford is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and inspire a dedicated team. You will create high-quality dishes while managing food orders, staff training, and kitchen health regulations.

This role offers opportunities for growth and development, accompanied by benefits such as onsite accommodation and a bonus scheme. If you're looking for your first Head Chef appointment, this is your chance!

Qualifications

• Passion for creating high-quality dishes.
• Experience in kitchen management.
• Ability to inspire and train a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire team in food preparation.
• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality management

Health and hygiene compliance

Job description

About the role

As Head Chef at The Plough Inn Eynsford you’ll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll inspire 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 is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first Head Chef appointment.

This opportunity comes with the added optional benefit of onsite accommodation, comprising a bedsit/Studio.

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.
• Ensure team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme – rewarding hard work.
• Opportunities to grow with paid qualifications.
• Massive 33% discount across all our brands.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Health & dental plans.
• Pension plan as part of Mitchells & Butlers.
• 25 days paid holiday.
• High‑street shopping discounts.
• Free shares.
• Free employee helpline.