Head Chef

Greene King; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career development across brands

Discounts on Greene King brands (33%)

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus up to £1500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King’s Hungry Horse pub in Burnham-on-Sea (UK) is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive top-quality dishes during busy service. You’ll inspire and support the team to deliver consistent results and maintain high standards across all menus.

You’ll bring proven kitchen leadership, the ability to work under pressure, and attention to hygiene and allergen controls. A competitive package accompanies this role within a welcoming, community-focused pub group.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing a high performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and maximise team output.
• Proven track record delivering tasty, well-presented meals.
• Sufficient spoken and written English and allergen controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen during busy service.
• Motivate and develop a high performing team.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards of taste and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety hygiene

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

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Company Description

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 getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.