Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Harvester - Sea Horse; Holdenhurst; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% brand discounts

20% family discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Harvester - Sea Horse is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen focused on delivering high-quality food and guest experiences. You will inspire and develop the team, manage all kitchen operations, and ensure brand standards are met across menus and service.

You’ll drive targets with your team, control stocks, order food, and uphold health and safety regulations while enjoying a generous range of employee benefits and a clear career path within the Harvester brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team at a high-volume site.
• Strong understanding of health and hygiene regulations and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to manage stock, ordering and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction through team performance.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including ordering, prep, and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance across the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Kitchen Management

Menu Planning

Health & Safety

Job description

As Head Chef at the Sea Horse - 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

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…

• 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.