Head Chef

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first “Head Chef ” appointment.

At the Railway Tavern 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!).

An excellent opportunity for a Head Chef is available to join our team in Richmond.

The food operation of the business is a massive opportunity and will help develop the successful candidate towards a bigger role.

Excellent location with Richmond Station right next door.


Join us at Nicholson’s pubs, we’re a friendly bunch. We’ve been running pubs for nearly 150 years, so know a thing or two about great food, drink and classic British hospitality. If you have as much character as our pubs, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
• Quarterly bonus scheme of up to £4,000 annually– we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with lifelong learning and funded qualifications
• You will be part of something much bigger than the Railway Tavern. As part of Mitchells & Butlers, we are a 44,000 strong team with over 13 brands, the opportunities are endless.
• 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
• 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
• Always conform to health and hygiene regulations

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...
• Be a seasoned pro in managing a kitchen
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standards
• Train, develop and grow your team to smash targets together
• Be ready for anything that the shift throws at your team (not literally!)

We know hospitality can be hard work, but it’s super rewarding. As a team at the Railway Tavern, we always pull together with smiles on our faces. We know it’s a cliché, but it really is the people that make it so worthwhile. When you join us, you become part of our work family, all 44,000 of us up and down the country.

You don’t have to take our word for it. Take a look on social @Mitchells&ButlersCareers and find out what it’s like to work with us from our teams.