Head Chef

Greene King; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Hungry Horse. In this role, you will ensure smooth operations during busy services, train and develop your team, and maintain high food standards. You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary, generous discounts, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount on all brands

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access to wages before payday

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Ability to train and develop high-performing teams.
• Keen eye for well-presented meals.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions and innovate to improve kitchen operations.
• Communicate with the team to deliver meals on time.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Leadership

Pressure Management

Adaptability

Job description

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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 standards.

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 supporting causes that matter most to our customers.

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

• You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution, and additional benefits such as:

The chance to further your career across our well-known brands. As one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we offer 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 – 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 – enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.

Refer a friend – earn up to £1,500 when they are placed in a role through your referral.

Wagestream – access your wages before payday for life's unexpected expenses.

Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile, and more.

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As a Head Chef, you will…

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and innovating to improve team operations.
• Communicate clearly with your team to deliver high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Recognise and lead the team, understanding how to maximise their potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to ensure the well-being of your team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high-performing team that exceeds targets.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate your team in a busy environment.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty, well-presented meals consistently.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on challenges in a fast-paced kitchen.