About Harvester
Harvester is a family-friendly restaurant chain. They serve British food.
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Job description from Harvester
No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!
As a Chef at the Running Horse - Harvester, you will master our menu, with your food being the reason guests
keep coming through our doors! You’ll enjoy working in a team, serving up food
to be proud of. Does this sound like the chef job for you?
Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Flexible shifts to fit around you.
- A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
- 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
- Hastee Pay – no more waiting for payday, you can access your earned pay when you need it.
- Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
- Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
- Discounts on gym memberships.
- Team Socials – work hard, play hard!
On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will
receive a pension; 28 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 A CHEF YOU’LL…
- Prepare everything that is needed before service.
- Cook food to be proud of and know the menu inside out.
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Harvester pay chefs enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
64% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Harvester pay chefs market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
73% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do chefs at Harvester get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
94% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Harvester pay chefs sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do chefs at Harvester do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
43% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do chefs get of their shift pattern at Harvester?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 31% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 50% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 19% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do chefs at Harvester worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do chefs at Harvester get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
56% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for chefs at Harvester to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and April 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for chefs to book a holiday at Harvester?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Harvester managers change chefs shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
67% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for chefs to take sick leave at Harvester?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do chefs at Harvester feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do chefs at Harvester get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
79% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for chefs to work at Harvester?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
93% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do chefs at Harvester enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and July 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do chefs at Harvester recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do chefs get enough training when they start at Harvester?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Good
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Most people get support to progress
Are chefs given support to progress at Harvester?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 85% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do chefs think Harvester head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
75% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do chefs feel well informed about how Harvester is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Harvester employees say about their job
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Best thing
Fun working with people and interacting with the customers
Worst thing
Customers can be so rude and mean
Harvester Waitress, November 2023
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Best thing
The discount and the hours
Worst thing
The stress ,the untrained team , the toxic work place
Harvester Supervisor, November 2023
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