Head Chef

The Toby Carvery; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dining establishment in Maidenhead is looking for a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and inspire the team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food, ensuring hygiene compliance, managing inventory, and driving customer satisfaction. The right candidate will have proven experience in a senior kitchen role and the ability to motivate their team. Competitive perks include a bonus scheme, significant discounts, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Paid qualifications

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Discounted gym memberships

Health & Dental Plans

Pension plan

25 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Free employee helpline

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a head chef or senior kitchen role.
• Ability to inspire and train a team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food.
• Drive sales and guest satisfaction alongside your team.
• Manage food ordering, preparation, and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food ordering and preparation

Health and hygiene compliance

Job description

As Head Chef at Toby Carvery - Stafferton Lodge you'll lead the way in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You’ll be inspiring your team, instilling the passion that ensures all the food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest standard. Managing all areas of the kitchen, you’ll keep our guests coming back for more

Join us at Toby Carvery, the home of the roast, where every day is a Sunday! Think perfectly ruffled potatoes, giant homemade Yorkies and pigs in blankets all year round. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS HEAD CHEF YOU’LL…

• Trainand inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Bedriven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and team work which are essential to delivering great guest experiences.Join us and be a part of a great team.