Head Chef

Purchaseyourfreedom; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Employee discounts (33%)

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Mental health support

Career development

Job summary

Greene King’s Pub & Dining unit is seeking a Head Chef to oversee busy kitchen operations. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality, well-presented meals and ensure on-time service.

Applicants should have proven kitchen leadership, excellent communication, and a strong focus on hygiene and safety, with fluent English. This role is based at one of our pubs and offers the chance to develop within a recognised UK hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen with a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver consistently.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• English proficiency for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen and guide the team.
• Ensure consistent high-quality, well-presented meals.
• Communicate clearly to ensure meals are on time.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

Under pressure performance

Job description

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, you will…

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

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

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

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!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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…