Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

EGO - Penhow; Penhow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Funding qualifications

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Gym memberships

Health & dental plans

Pension

Paid holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

EGO - Penhow is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen you can be proud of. You’ll inspire your team, drive passion, and manage all kitchen aspects to ensure consistently high standards and guest satisfaction.

Join a Mitchells & Butlers brand offering a pension, 25 days paid holiday, and a range of staff benefits including generous discounts, health and dental plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or similar in a pub/restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Mediterranean-inspired menus and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the kitchen team to deliver consistently high‑quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction through team excellence.
• Kitchen management including ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded Mediterranean menu and uphold health & hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Stock control

POS system

Tools

POS system

Job description

As Head Chef at EGO - Penhow 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 EGO, a family of Premium Pubs & Restaurants as unique as our locations from city centre to community pub we are full of character. Our menu is inspired by the Mediterranean, taking our guests across the continent. If you appreciate our individual character and style, 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.