Head Chef
Our people. They’re the most important part of Megan’s and what separates us from everyone else. Sure, we’ve got delicious food inspired by the Eastern Mediterranean & freshly made in our kitchens, stunning interiors and fantastic opportunities for progression. But ask anyone who works here the best thing about it and they’ll tell you: it’s the team.
We’re opening new restaurants in fantastic neighbourhoods across the South, so due to our continued growth & expansion we’re now looking for a Head Chef for our beautiful site on Kensington High Street.
What’s in it for you?
Pay
On target earnings (OTE) salary package of up to £60,000 per year (combined fixed annual salary plus tronc)
Uncapped earning potential based on site performance
Benefits
50% off when visiting with your friends & family
Amazing team socials
Long service awards
Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential helpline/webchat available all day, every day of the year
Early access to your pay if required through WageStream
All the good stuff you’d expect like auto-enrolment in our pension scheme and free fantastic meals & drinks on shifts
Career progression
Ongoing professional training & development, with real career progression
Freedom to get involved with new openings
Opportunity to move between sites and grow with the group
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef – you’ll need to have worked with fresh ingredients, be calm under pressure, know how to control your margins and be at your happiest when training, inspiring & developing a happy team. Ideally you’ll have worked in a similar premium branded fresh food kitchen environment, so we’d love to hear from you if you’ve been the Kitchen Manager or Head Chef of a restaurant or gastro pub. But if you’ve got a different background don’t let that stop you from hitting that apply button!
About us…
An independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighbourhood restaurants open for brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails
Passionate about serving delicious fresh food inspired by the Mediterranean and made with the highest quality ingredients Exciting growth plans, meaning amazing opportunities for your career development Regular team parties – work hard, play harder! A diverse and inclusive company that makes sure everyone is genuinely welcome Focused on supporting local charities and really being a force for good in our communitiesIf you’re ready to be part of our amazing team then take the next step in your career and apply to be our next General Manager today!
Megan’s Restaurants is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
*Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment.
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