Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Crow & Gate - 169781; Poundgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid for qualifications

33% brand discounts across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days paid holiday

Employee share scheme

Job summary

Crow & Gate, part of Vintage Inns, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a kitchen of passionate professionals and deliver high-quality meals. You’ll inspire your team, manage all kitchen operations, and ensure excellence in food standards and guest experience.

You’ll drive targets, oversee ordering, preparation and stock, and uphold health and hygiene regulations to maintain top-class service for guests.

Qualifications

• Inspiring and leading a kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Managing all kitchen operations including stock and procurement.
• Ensuring compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver high-quality food they can be proud of.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction by leading the team to hit targets.
• Oversee kitchen operations including food ordering, preparation and stock control.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality control

Menu planning

Stock management

Health & safety compliance

Job description

As Head Chef at the Crow & Gate 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. 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 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.