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Head ChefBlackburn
Up to £37,500k per annum
40hrs per week
Performance related bonus
Reliable hours contract (or salaried in certain sites)
Privilege card discount
Marston’s Rewards
Performance related bonus
Reliable hours contract (or salaried in certain sites)
Privilege card discount
Marston’s Rewards
Willows
Blackburn
BB1 2NG
We’re on the lookout for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team! What makes this opportunity even better? You’ll enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes with a permanent salaried contract, so you can plan and build your future knowing you’ll receive a regular, reliable salary each month, along with fantastic career development opportunities.
Lead a team to success in our kitchen. You’ll be responsible for raising the bar and setting the standards across your kitchen. Playing a key part in the pub management team, you’ll strive to create memorable experiences that leave our guests wanting to come back for more.
Our kitchen is where it’s at: As well as having a passion for food, you’ll jump at the opportunity to grow, develop and retain a motivated kitchen team in one of our pubs across the country.
As a Head Chef: You’ll have experience in a similar Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef role or be ready to step up from a Sous/ Second Chef position.
*Ensure all food and hygiene standards are consistently met
*Have a positive attitude and the ability to create a buzz in your kitchen
*Achieve the highest standards, ensuring the business is safe and that food quality and speed of service targets are met
*Maintain clear communication with your kitchen and wider pub team
*Take pride in the meals that you and your team produce
What comes next is up to you: Whether you’d like to progress your skills further in the Head Chef role or explore wider opportunities across our pub, hotels and pub support centre we have a range of career pathways to suit all.
What you get from us: You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:
*A performance related bonus
*30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
*A salaried contract, to give you the security you deserve
*Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers
*Scope to build your career and progress through our Chef Development Programme including access to our innovative app-based training
*Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support
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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Willows

Blackburn

BB1 2NG
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The benefits

Wellbeing
As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation
The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning
Named as one of the UK’s Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers list.

Bonus
Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive salaries
Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long service
We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and drink
Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension scheme
All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private healthcare
Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High street discount
An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee discount
All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston’s food and hotel stays.

Training and development
We’re passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.
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SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS FROM DAY ONEBecoming a Pub Partner at Marston’s means running your own pub with the backing of a business that believes in you, invests in you, and works alongside you every step of the way.
Our Partner Induction programme is designed to give every incoming partner the strongest possible start - whether you’re completely new to the industry or already a seasoned operator.
At Marston’s, your success is our success. That’s why we’ve created a practical, tailored induction experience that builds your confidence, capability, and momentum from the moment you take on your pub.