Head Chef

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

Job summary

A leading pub and dining chain seeks a Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations and high-quality meal delivery. In this role, you will lead and develop a talented team, implement hygiene standards, and create well-presented dishes under pressure. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing busy kitchens and a commitment to teamwork and excellence. Benefits include career development opportunities and significant discounts across the brand.

Benefits

Career training and development

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Mental health support

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Wage access before payday

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a high-performing team.
• Ability to maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Skill in delivering well-presented meals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the kitchen operations and team.
• Communicate effectively to ensure timely delivery of meals.
• Maximise team potential and manage kitchen safety.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Hygiene management

Pressure handling

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

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.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

Benefits

• 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…

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.