Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Harri; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% discount across brands

20% discount across brands

Gym discounts

Health & dental plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

Shopping discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Toby Carvery Ipswich is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and build a team that delivers meals to the highest standards. You will inspire the team, drive sales and guest satisfaction, manage ordering, prep and stock, and ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations, all while working with a branded menu.

This role is ideal for someone looking for their first Head Chef appointment and offers extensive staff benefits and a supportive Mitchells & Butlers culture.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high‑quality food to be proud of.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction with your team to hit targets.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee that your team adheres to food safety standards and quality control.

Job description

As Head Chef at Toby Carvery - Ipswich 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 Toby Carvery, they don't call us the 'home of the roast' for nothing! Our Toby Carvery family make every visit personal; we love having fun and we truly care about making great memories for our guests. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

This is a suitable opportunity for somebodylooking 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 it's 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.