Head Chef

MOBOLISE; Catherine-de-Barnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Greene King discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream wage access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Crafted Pubs is seeking a Head Chef to oversee a busy kitchen, lead and develop a team, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards. You’ll inspire collaboration, manage service flow, and uphold safety and hygiene. The role rewards strong leadership and hands-on guidance in a fast-paced pub group environment.

You will drive quality, manage operations during peak periods, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive kitchen culture across our brands.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and developing staff.
• Clear communication to ensure high-quality meals served on time.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team to maximise potential.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, leading and organising the team.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Recognise and lead the team to maximise potential and performance.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards to protect staff and customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Under pressure

English proficiency

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.

Company Description

Crafted Pubs is a collection of premium pubs that have the individuality, quirk, warmth, and charm of an independent. Our expansion plans are big, and we are looking for the best people to join on us what is set to be an incredible journey filled with plenty of opportunities.

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.

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.