Chef

Chef and Brewer; Egham Wick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discounts 33%

Free employee assistance program

Family-friendly maternity/paternity

Menopause-friendly employer

Staff discounts Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts on partners

Job summary

Chef & Brewer is looking for a passionate chef to join our country-style pubs. You will prepare and plate meals to exacting standards while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth service.

You'll contribute to menu updates and promotions, learning across kitchen sections as needed, with a focus on quality, speed, and customer satisfaction in a busy pub environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook and present food to meet specs.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
• Communicate clearly with team to deliver meals on time.
• Keep up to date with menus and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes meeting specs.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure timely service.
• Assist in other kitchen sections when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Hygiene & safety

English communication

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Wheatsheaf Hotel (Virginia Water) - 06258

Company Description

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

Job Description

As a Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Qualifications

As a Chef, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• 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!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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 – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.