Head Chef

Greene King; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations in Exeter. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality meals while maintaining safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen and a passion for food presentation. Join Greene King and enjoy competitive rewards, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Employee assistance program

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and training a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver well-presented meals.
• Keen eye for quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure smooth operations during busy service.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Encourage and support team collaboration.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Job description

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 tohelp 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 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.

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Company 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.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of urban pubs are all about serving up great times in the heart of the city. Whether you're looking for easy-going vibes, cocktails and colourful dishes in one of our high-energy bars or looking to be part of the after-work crowd who enjoy perfectly poured pints and pub classics with a twist in one of our urban pubs, we've got something for everyone.

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!
• 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...