Live-In Head Chef: Lead Kitchen & Grow Your Career

Marstons Plc; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pub discounts 30%

Reliable hours contract

Flexible hours

App-based training

Health Screening Discounts

Long Service Awards

Gym Discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Mortgage Advice and support

Career progression through DNA

Job summary

Marston's is seeking a Live-In Head Chef to lead our kitchen team across our pubs. You'll set standards, manage the menu, and ensure consistent quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction while working closely with the pub management team.

You'll develop and retain motivated staff, drive service speed, and take pride in every meal. We offer a supportive, people-first employer with flexible hours, career progression pathways, and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef, or stepping up from Sous/Second Chef.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your kitchen
• Achieve the highest standards, ensuring the business is safe and that food quality and speed of service targets are met
• Maintain clear communication with your kitchen and wider pub team
• Take pride in the meals that you and your team produce

Skills

Head Chef

Team management

Food safety

Job description

Marston's is seeking a Live-In Head Chef to lead our kitchen team across our pubs. You'll set standards, manage the menu, and ensure consistent quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction while working closely with the pub management team.

You'll develop and retain motivated staff, drive service speed, and take pride in every meal. We offer a supportive, people-first employer with flexible hours, career progression pathways, and extensive staff benefits.