We are looking for inspirational Head Chefs/Kitchen Managers to lead our Kitchen teams, who want to make their food stand out by putting their own stamp on the business, developing a strong team and most of all focussing on the basics to ensure we deliver the best guest experience.

We have fantastic opportunities to work in some of the most amazing and diverse pubs in London, Hertfordshire and Essex, our pubs are an eclectic mix ranging from small local community pubs to large scale pub restaurants.

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about beer and food, love people, enjoy making their day and thrive in a busy environment that’s the hub of the community then you could be our next Head Chef/Kitchen Manager. We can offer you…

A competitive salary
An achievable bonus scheme
Contracted 45 hours a week
Great live in accommodation - if required
A share of gratuities
60% discounted meals when you are working
25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
Full chef uniform

The ideal Head Chef/Kitchen Manager will have the following

The ability to cook and present dishes, in line with specification, in a busy environment.
The capability to deliver food GP% to budget.
Experience in stocktaking and management of stock control.
Excellent communication skills
Exemplary standards of personal hygiene and presentation.
The ability to recruit, train and coach junior team members.
A strong understanding of food health and safety.

Previous experience of working as a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.