Head Chef

Venture Hotels - BRA_304; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship/training opportunities

Employee discounts on brands (33% for

40% discount across Greene King Inns &

Discounts on brands – up to 50% for}],

Wagestream – wage access

Job summary

Venture Hotels - BRA_304 in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to oversee all kitchen operations during busy services. You’ll inspire and coach the team to deliver consistently high-quality dishes and maintain smooth service under pressure.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a rigorous focus on hygiene and safety. You’ll drive culinary excellence across menus while supporting colleagues to achieve targets and develop their skills.

Qualifications

• Lead in a busy kitchen and guide the team to run smoothly.
• Communicate clearly to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Recognise and develop the team's potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen and drive performance.
• Ensure dishes meet high standards during busy service.
• Train and develop a high-performing team.
• Keep hygiene and safety compliance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team communication

Team leadership

Hygiene & safety

Kitchen management

Work under pressure

Meal presentation

Adaptability

English proficiency

Job description

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Company Description

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality. As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

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.