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. 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

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about fresh food and would enjoy helping to create a seriously relaxed country dining experience, with full table service, a classic British menu and daily specials, then you could be our next Head Chef at Destination Inns, an important part of the McMullen Family. We can offer you…

A competitive salary
An achievable bonus scheme
Contracted 45 hours a week
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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 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 within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.