Head Chef

Hungry Horse; Aston Cross; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 33%

Greene King brands discounts

Employee assistance programme

Refer a friend bonus £1,500

Wagestream access to wages

Job summary

Hungry Horse at Wheatpieces in Tewkesbury is seeking a Head Chef to own the kitchen of a busy community pub. You will lead from the front, set the standard for food quality, presentation and service, and build a strong kitchen team.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will drive the pub's success, own kitchen performance from stock to waste, and ensure every service delivers great food that keeps guests coming back for more.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or advanced Sous Chef role.
• Proven ability to lead a busy kitchen and manage a team during peak service.
• Passion for delivering consistently great dishes and high standards of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, setting the standard for food quality, presentation and service.
• Build, coach and develop a strong kitchen team.
• Drive energy and efficiency during busy services while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Maintain high standards and take ownership of kitchen performance, from stock to waste control.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to drive pub success and menu execution.
• Create food that keeps customers coming back for more.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Team coaching

Food safety

Quality control

Decision making

Job description

• Salary for Advertising: £37,000 - £41,000 + Bonus
• Dept. L4/House: Wheatpieces (Tewkesbury) - 05300

Company Description

Ready to take the lead?

If you're a Head Chef who loves a busy kitchen, takes pride in great food and knows how to bring a team together, we’ve got an opportunity for you at the Wheatpieces in Tewkesbury.

We’re looking for someone who isn't afraid to get stuck in, lead from the front and make the kitchen their own.

The Wheatpieces is a popular community pub serving up proper pub favourites, generous portions and great-value food. With everything from steaks and stacked burgers to daily deals, live sport and a great beer garden, there’s plenty happening here – and we want our kitchen to be at the heart of it.

Why the Wheatpieces?

Located in Walton Cardiff, just over a mile from Tewkesbury town centre, the Wheatpieces is a well-established community pub with plenty going on.

From live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports to a great beer garden, daily food deals and a menu packed with pub favourites, this is a kitchen that keeps busy and has a loyal customer base.

It's an opportunity to join a pub where good food is a big part of what brings people through the door.

Job Description

What's the opportunity?

As our Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in driving the success of the pub.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead from the front, setting the standard for food quality, presentation and service.
• Build, coach and develop a strong kitchen team.
• Bring energy and passion to every service, especially when things get busy.
• Keep standards high while making sure the kitchen remains a positive place to work.
• Take ownership of kitchen performance, from food quality and consistency through to stock and waste control.
• Work closely with the General Manager to drive the success of the pub.
• Help create food that keeps our customers coming back for more.
• Make your mark on a busy community pub and develop your career with Greene King.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We're not looking for a chef who simply wants to tick boxes.

We're looking for someone who cares about their kitchen, their food and their people.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or experienced Sous Chef ready for their next step.
• Experience running a busy kitchen and leading a team through a fast-paced service.
• A genuine passion for food and delivering consistently great dishes.
• The confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• The ability to coach, motivate and get the best out of your team.
• High standards around food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• A positive, hands‑on approach – you'll be happy getting stuck in when the kitchen needs you.

Additional Information

And there's plenty in it for you...

We’re all about rewarding our team's hard work, so as well as a competitive salary and pension contribution, you'll receive:

• Career development opportunities across our well‑known Greene King brands.
• Training and development at every stage of your career.
• 33% discount for you and 15% for your loved ones across our brands.
• 50% discount for you and 25% for your loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Free employee assistance programme covering mental health, wellbeing, financial and legal support.
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500.
• Wagestream – access your earned wages before payday.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive Three Mobile offers.

Ready for your next move?

If you're an experienced chef looking for a role where you can lead a team, run your own kitchen and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your passion. Lead your kitchen. Make the Wheatpieces yours.

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