At the Horse & Groom - Harvester we recognise that a good Head Chef is a key ingredient to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, leading your team to thrive whatever the shift throws at them (not literally!).

Want to get an idea of what it would be like to work at Horse & Groom - Harvester? Let's hear what Ellie has to say!

"Hi I’m Ellie and I’ve been working for Harvester for 13 years and I’m currently The General Manager at the Horse and Groom Harvester in Sidcup. We have a fab team of 33 in our Harvester Family and we are looking for a Kitchen Manager to join us. You’d love working here because we have a great family spirit within our team, who are all willing to muck in and help each other out when the going gets tough and celebrate our successes too. I love M&B because of the support and guidance they have shown me along my journey to becoming a General Manager, also the Perks they offer to us are AMAZING!! If you think you'd be a perfect fit within our team, apply now and we'll get in touch!"

This role is also suitable for any Sous Chefs or Kitchen Team Leaders looking to take a leap into their first Head Chef / Kitchen Manager role, receiving all the support necessary to set you up for success!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
• Quarterly bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with lifelong learning and funded qualifications
• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.

On top of this, we offer 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…
Train, motivate and inspire your team to deliver an efficient food operation
• Always conform to health and hygiene regulations
• Be responsible for the kitchen’s financial performance which can lead to attractive rewards
• Oversee food ordering
• Food preparation
• Delivery of operations
• Manage a team
• Stock control

WHAT DO I NEED?
It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect dish, and a top Chef to bring it all together. You’ll...
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standards
• Be a seasoned pro in managing a kitchen
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu
• Train, develop and grow your team to smash targets together
• Be ready for anything that the shift throws at your team (not literally!)