Head Chef

Our Bury St Edmunds; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development across brands

33% staff discount on brands

15% discount for family

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

50% discount at Inns and hotels

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts (up to 30%)

Job summary

Greene King’s The Bushel in the heart of Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Head Chef to drive a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets high standards and the team works smoothly during service.

Take the reins, train and motivate your staff, uphold hygiene and safety, and deliver consistent, tasty menus. A supportive, family‑friendly pub environment with development opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a high performing team.
• Ability to train and develop staff to exceed targets.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen and drive smooth service.
• Communicate clearly to provide high‑quality meals on time.
• Recognise and lead the team to maximise potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Food safety

Hygiene

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Staff development

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.

The Bushel in the heart of Bury St Edmunds it was originally built in the 15th century as a coaching inn. Today, it seamlessly combines its historic charm with the comforts of a modern, family-friendly pub - with nine bed and breakfast rooms and we are looking for a kitchen Manager to join the team.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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...#LI-CA1

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.

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.