Head Chef

Head Chef at Greene King

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As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standard.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy events, feasts of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, so you’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution and a range of benefits designed to support you and your family.

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well‑being, financial and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – earn up to £1,500 when a referral is placed.
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday.
• Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile and many more.

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and devising fresh ways to help the team run better together.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high‑quality meals to customers on time.
• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high‑performing team who consistently exceed targets.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and get the best out of your team.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well‑presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and training a high‑performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and inspire your team.
• Eye for taste and presentation.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on challenges.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales, General Business, and Management

Food and Beverage Services, Hospitality, and Retail