Head Chef

Pub & Social - Bra_202; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development

Brand discounts 33%

Family discounts 15%

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus £1,500

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Pub & Social - Bra_202 is seeking a Head Chef in Guildford to lead a busy kitchen and drive a high-performing team. You will ensure smooth service, coach staff, and uphold top food quality while maintaining rigorous hygiene and allergen controls.

Join a well-known group offering competitive salary, pension contributions, and extensive training across its brands, plus strong staff discounts and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and developing a high performing team.
• Clear communication to ensure high-quality meals are delivered on time.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Strong awareness of allergen controls and kitchen safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during busy services and coordinate the team.
• Communicate clearly with staff to ensure on-time, high-quality meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations to protect staff and customers.
• Recognise and develop team potential to drive performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Work under pressure

Attention to presentation

Allergen controls

English proficiency

Job description

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…

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