Dynamic Kitchen Leader | Head Chef

Greene King; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pub discounts

Wagestream pay access

Extra perks

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen at a prestigious pub in Hatfield. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding food, maintaining high standards, and creating a brilliant guest experience.

You will build a positive kitchen culture, manage stock and labour, and plan for seasonal peaks while working closely with the General Manager and front-of-house.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen or high-volume food operation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• A passion for food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Good commercial awareness, including stock control, labour management and minimising waste.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to plan for seasonal peaks.
• A thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy food operation and ensure the team delivers consistently great food.
• Inspire and develop your team to achieve shared goals and a positive kitchen culture.
• Maintain high standards across the menu and ensure every dish is prepared with care.
• Plan ahead for seasonal peaks and manage stock, labour, waste and kitchen profitability.
• Work with the General Manager and front-of-house to provide a seamless guest experience.
• Be hands-on, visible and supportive during busy services.

Skills

Kitchen management

People leadership

Food quality

Stock control

Labour management

Seasonal planning

Food safety

Allergens handling

Calm under pressure

Job description

Greene King is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen at a prestigious pub in Hatfield. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding food, maintaining high standards, and creating a brilliant guest experience.

You will build a positive kitchen culture, manage stock and labour, and plan for seasonal peaks while working closely with the General Manager and front-of-house.