Overview
We're on the lookout for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team! What makes this opportunity even better? You'll enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes with a permanent salaried contract, so you can plan and build your future knowing you'll receive a regular, reliable salary each month, along with fantastic career development opportunities. Lead a team to success in our kitchen. You'll be responsible for raising the bar and setting the standards across your kitchen. Playing a key part in the pub management team, you'll strive to create memorable experiences that leave our guests wanting to come back for more. Our kitchen is where it's at: As well as having a passion for food, you'll jump at the opportunity to grow, develop and retain a motivated kitchen team in one of our pubs across the country. As a Head Chef: You'll have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Sous/ Second Chef position.
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
What comes next is up to you: Whether you'd like to progress your skills further in the Head Chef role or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of career pathways to suit all.
Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.
Up to £36k per annum, 45hrs per week, with a performance related bonus, reliable hours contract (or salaried in certain sites), and Privilege card discount.
Benefits
* A performance related bonus
* 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
* A salaried contract, to give you the security you deserve
* Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
* Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme including access to our innovative app-based training
* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support
* Wellbeing: professional wellbeing support for pub and pub support centre teams
* Accommodation: optional on-site accommodation for pub General Manager roles
* Award: named one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025
* Bonus: performance-related bonus schemes
* Competitive salaries and opportunity to earn a great wage
* Long service awards for key anniversary milestones
* Employee discount: 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays
* Training and development: extensive apprenticeship offer, L&D teams, and e-learning platforms
* Pension scheme: company contributory pension scheme
* Private healthcare (where available)
* High street discounts and cashback
* Referral to the Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support
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