Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an amazing Kitchen Manager / Head chef with a proven track record in hospitality. As Kitchen Manager / Head chef, you will have a real drive to exceed expectations and have a passion for providing great food and developing a great kitchen team with amazing standards. If you’re an enthusiastic Kitchen Manager/ Head chef who loves to lead a team and serve with passion & pride then we would love to hear from you.
This is a suitable opportunity for somebody for looking for their first Kitchen Manager/ Head chef appointment.
THE ROLE...
Overseeing food ordering
Food preparation
Delivery of operations
Managing a team
Stock control
Conforming at all times with health and hygiene regulations
Dedicating time to develop your team using our tailored development framework
You’ll train, motivate and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food operation and be responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance which can lead to attractive rewards.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU...
Holiday
Career progression
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare vouchers scheme
Share incentive scheme
High-street retail vouchers and discounts
33% off all Mitchells and Butlers businesses when you eat!
If you think you’re up for the challenge of this role we’d love to hear from you!
ABOUT US..
A Vintage Inn has the atmosphere of a cosy local, combining friendly faces and a warm welcome with wonderful food and drink. But there’s much more too! As a part of Mitchells & Butlers, we offer our teams the opportunity to keep learning, keep growing and to build their career. Our pubs are usually located in picturesque locations with the rural character to match. It’s like the best of both worlds: the perfect local, with a friendly team, along with lots of opportunities to take advantage of in the future.
For those applicants without their own transport – you must ensure that you are able to travel to and from work at the required times of the job role.
Please Note: Due to volumes of applicants, our vacancies can close early. Make sure you get your applications in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
As we have many different successful brands, we have both Kitchen Manager and Head Chef job titles. The job title varies depending on the brand, however the role responsibilities and job description is the same for both.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Safety bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Manager/Head Chef roles across The Flying Fox's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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