Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Harvester - Talbot; North Weald Bassett; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% staff discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

Free shares

Job summary

Harvester - Talbot is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen and inspire the team to deliver high‑standard food guests love. You’ll manage all kitchen areas, drive guest satisfaction and help the business grow through tasty, consistent dishes.

Joining Mitchells & Butlers, you’ll enjoy a 25 days holiday, pension, staff discounts across brands, health & dental plans, and opportunities for paid qualifications while developing your career in a national family‑favourite brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high-quality food.
• First Head Chef appointment suitable for someone looking for their first Head Chef role.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction targets.
• Kitchen management including food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and uphold standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food quality

Job description

As Head Chef at the Talbot - 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 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 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.