Head Chef

Greene King; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Wagestream access

Job summary

Greene King’s Pub & Dining venues in the UK are seeking a Head Chef to oversee busy kitchen operations, lead the team, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards. You’ll motivate staff, optimise service and maintain a safe, hygienic environment.

You’ll manage allergen controls, train cooks, and deliver consistently exceptional meals to guests while upholding the brand’s reputation. The role offers £31k-£35k plus bonus and a strong package of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of allergen controls and kitchen safety.
• Proven track record of achieving targets in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations during service and ensure consistency.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team to sustain high standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety compliance across all stations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Quality control

Allergen controls

English communication

Job description

• Salary for Advertising: £31,000 - £35,000 + Bonus

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…

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.