Executive Kitchen Leader

19 hours ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Marstons PLC Full time

We're on the lookout for an Executive Kitchen Leader to elevate our kitchen team and set the standards for culinary excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to take your passion for food to the next level and drive growth, development, and retention of a motivated kitchen team in one of our esteemed pubs across the country.

As an Executive Kitchen Leader, you'll have experience in a similar role or be ready to step up from a Sous/Second Chef position, bringing with you a proven track record of ensuring consistently high-quality food and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement innovative menu concepts to drive sales and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain open communication with the kitchen and wider pub team to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Achieve exceptional results in terms of food quality, speed of service, and customer satisfaction
  • Take pride in the meals produced by you and your team, consistently delivering dishes that exceed customer expectations

What sets us apart:

  • We're a company that puts people first, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth and development
  • A competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • A reliable hours contract, flexible part-time hours available to work around your family or higher education
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including access to our innovative app-based training and the Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support
  • The freedom to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme, unlocking new opportunities and challenges

Come as you are. We celebrate individuality and welcome applicants who share our values of creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication to excellence.



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