Head Chef

Whitbread PLC; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Head Chef at The Warrener. This role involves leading the kitchen team, preparing dishes, and providing exceptional dining experiences. The company offers a supportive environment with training opportunities, discounts, and a career path in the hospitality business. Candidates should have catering experience and a passion for food, which is essential for this all-inclusive and diverse workplace. Join a team that values unique contributions and supports ambition.

Benefits

Training and support

Discounts on Premier Inn rooms and meals

Company pension

Meal voucher of £40 upon joining

Savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for guests.
• Lead kitchen team under Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

Head Chef – The Warrener Whitbread Inns – Restaurant

Working 40 hours per week, paying up to £14.41 per hour.

Immediate start, catering experience needed.

PAY RATE

Up to £14.41 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS

40 hours per week over 5 days

LOCATION

The Warrener Whitbread Inns, Thetford, IP24 3PG

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: We’ve got the user‑friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a career path in our kitchens and beyond!
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
• Have a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us

What you’ll do:

Join our team at The Warrener Whitbread Inns as a Head Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to move your career forward and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

Take the next step in your managerial career by working closely with our Kitchen Manager in leading our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve our mouth‑watering meals.

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: 127733-4492
Advertised: 10 Dec 2025