Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Wheatsheaf; Pennypot; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid for qualifications

33% staff discounts across all brands

20% discount for friends & family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Wheatsheaf, part of Ember Inns, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy pub kitchen and deliver high-quality dishes that reflect traditional pub grub and real ale positioning. You will inspire and mentor your team, manage ordering, prep, and stock, and ensure strict hygiene standards are met within a hotel-adjacent venue.

Join a Mitchells & Butlers property offering a pension, paid holidays, staff discounts across brands, and opportunities for growth through funded qualifications.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food you can be proud of.
• Drive targets with your team to boost sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Job description

As Head Chef atthe Wheatsheaf you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proudof. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all thefood that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas ofthe kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more. This business is partof our Innkeepers Collection with a 29rooms hotel attached, and thereforeManagement roles will support the hotel as part of the business.

Join us at Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, 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 withpaid for qualifications.
• A massive 33% discount acrossall our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a familyroast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of ourbrands for friends and family.
• Discounted gymmemberships
• 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-streetshopping discounts
• we even give you free shares!
• freeemployee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Trainandinspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedrivento 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 tohealth 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.