Head Chef

Greene King; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development

Staff discounts 33%

Family-friendly policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns discounts 50%

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during busy services and to bring out the best in a dedicated team. You will motivate staff, maintain high standards of food quality, and uphold safety and hygiene across shift work.

You will lead in a busy pub setting, delivering consistent, well-presented meals while mentoring junior cooks and ensuring allergen controls are followed. Strong communication and English language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality meals.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
• Knowledge of hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and guiding the team to run smoothly.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure high-quality meals are prepared on time.
• Recognise and lead the team to maximise potential and performance.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations to ensure the welfare of staff and customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Under pressure

Customer focus

Tools

HACCP knowledge

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.\

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Company Description\

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Join us at Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns amidst beautiful British surroundings, achieving the perfect balance between traditional character, charm, and authenticity. These qualities give Pub & Dining a timeless appeal that makes us a firm favourite for celebrating the moments that make life special.\

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Additional Information\

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

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

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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
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• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
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• Menopause Friendly Employer
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• 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.
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• 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!
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• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
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• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

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Qualifications

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As a Head Chef, you will…

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• Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions or coming up with fresh ways to help the team run better together.
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• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
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• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential.
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• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

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What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

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• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets.
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• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and getting the best out of your team around you.
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• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
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• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.
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• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.