Chef

Greene King; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Staff discount 33%

Staff discount 15% for guests and/or 3

Pension contribution

Free employee assistance program

Discount at Greene King Inns & hotels

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s Hungry Horse is hiring a Chef in Manchester. You’ll prepare, cook and present meals to order, maintaining top hygiene standards in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll work closely with colleagues to ensure every plate meets customer expectations while staying updated on menus and promotions.

We offer career development across Greene King brands, generous staff discounts, pension contributions, and access to Wagestream for on-demand pay. Good for team players who thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to match specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with the team to serve meals on time.
• Stay updated on new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Tools

HACCP knowledge

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.

Must be 18+

Company Description

Kitchen experience preferred but training will be given

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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!
• 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…

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.