Kitchen Manager-Head Chef

Hardwick Arms; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% brand discounts

Friends and family discounts

Gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension

25 days annual holiday

Employee helpline

Job summary

Hardwick Arms is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire your team and deliver high-quality food that keeps guests returning. You will manage all kitchen aspects and work with a branded menu while upholding health and hygiene standards.

This role sits within the Ember Inns/Mitchells & Butlers family, offering opportunities to grow within a trusted pub group. Join a team that values inclusion, community spirit and great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Lead and inspire the team to deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction with your team.
• Oversee kitchen management: food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu execution

Job description

As Head Chef atthe Hardwick Arms 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

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.

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; and we even give you free shares! There's also a 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.