Head Chef

A Motel and Diner concept like no other. A hotel innovatively designed by Soho House with a contemporary stance on a 1950s classic American diner. Mollie’s promises guests a relaxed, homely experience whilst maintaining a sense of luxury and elegance. “Lovable, affordable and arguably long-overdue”, Mollie’s was hailed as radically redefining the British roadside experience when it won the Best Innovator in the GQ Food & Drink Awards last year.

Following the success of its first sites in Oxfordshire and Bristol, Mollie’s has been working hard behind the scenes developing the next generation of its rapidly expanding pipeline and is now looking for new team members looking to build a successful career with an inventive, high growth brand at the forefront of the hospitality sector.

Mollies is now heading for Manchester’s Granada studios – a famous landmark, currently being reinvented as part of a new cultural destination. The iconic 1950s television studios (where both the Beatles and Sex Pistols made their first TV appearances) will be home for Mollie’s Manchester in partnership with a new Soho House from 2023.



This role is due to start August 2022 

Mollie’s is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to Mollie’s.

As a head chef you are as close to a superhero as its gets in the kitchen. Everyone in the brigade, from the kitchen porter to the sous chef looks to you for inspiration. At Mollie’s, Chefs must be food obsessed, dedicated to exceeding guest expectations, and focused on training and developing within a high performing kitchen team to achieve agreed KPIs, controls, and high standards;

You will be a dynamic team member, expected to train and develop your team. You need to be driven, passionate about food, and have an acute attention to detail. You will ensure that the Mollie’s high food standards and operational procedures are always maintained; You will work closely with your senior sous to implement new processes and initiatives, constantly creating new opportunities and recommendations to improve the business.

We are looking for candidates who are well organised, and passionate about their work, who enjoys fast paced, quality environments and has a passion for giving the best service possible, with an eagerness to learn and build an exciting career with a fast growing, leading hospitality business.   

We require a minimum of three years’ experience as a Head Chef and a degree/diploma in catering/ hospitality.

·      Salary of £45,000 per annum

·      Perkbox discounts (high street discounts)

·      30 days annual leave (Inc BH)

·      Bonus scheme

·      Health and Dental Insurance

·      Heavily discounted food and accommodation across the brand

·      Discounts on cowshed and GHD products

·      Refer a friend bonus scheme

·      Commitment to develop and support you with your career at Mollie’s

·      Complimentary food on shift