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Head Chef – The Beacon Beefeater - Restaurant
Ready to turn up the heat on your career? Join us at The Beacon Beefeater in Dartford as a Head Chef and take the next big step in your leadership journey. Work side-by-side with our Kitchen Manager, leading a passionate team to serve up the dishes our guests love. If you’ve got catering experience and a hunger for success, we want to hear from you!
Pay Rate
Up to £14.41 per hour
Contract Type
Permanent – no zero hours here, just solid job security
Hours
40 hours per week over 5 days– guaranteed, so you can plan your life with confidence
Location:
The Beacon Beefeater, Halcrow Avenue, Dartford DA1 5PR
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
* Training and support – Easy-to-use equipment and clear career pathways to help you grow from day one
* Whitbread Benefits Card – Up to 60% off Premier Inn stays and 25% off meals at Whitbread restaurants
* Pension and savings schemes – Including our “Save As You Earn” plan
* Discounts – From shopping and travel to cinema trips and utility bills
* A meal on us – Get a £40 restaurant voucher when you join
What You’ll Be Doing
As Head Chef, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, leading the team to deliver delicious meals with pride and precision. Bring your energy, creativity, and love for food to the UK’s leading hospitality business – Whitbread – and let’s cook up something amazing together.
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 95087-4492
Advertised: 20 Aug 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Hospitality
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