Head Chef

2 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Marstons Full time

Here at the Skylark we are on the lookout for a creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen team

What you get from us: At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits, including:

A performance related bonus
20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
Flexible and part time hours available to work around your family or higher education
Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston's Rewards platform
Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme including access to our innovative app-based training
Salary finance scheme - supporting your financial wellbeing
Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

It's time to turn up the heat Turn your hand to new skills or showcase existing ones. In our kitchens you'll be part of a team that is obsessed with creating great experiences for our guests.

Our kitchen is where it's at: As Head Chef you'll play a key part in our pub management team, helping to shape and lead our kitchen team to success. Everything you and the kitchen team deliver will keep our guests coming back for more.

As a Head Chef: You'll have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Second Chef/ Sous Chef position. You'll also –

Have a passion for producing food to be proud of
Be a motivational team-leader who can make sure our food and hygiene standards are consistently high
Be able to maintain clear communication with your team
Be able to work collaboratively with the General Manager and wider team to ensure success of the business
Have a positive attitude and ability to create a buzz in your kitchen to keep your team motivated
Have the desire to grow, develop and retain a kitchen team

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.


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