Head Chef

Greene King; Hallow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career progression across brands

Brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Greene King Inns and hotels discounts

Refer a friend incentive

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s Crown Inn in Hallow is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to oversee a busy kitchen. You’ll lead a team, ensure every dish meets high standards, and drive efficient service during peak times.

This role offers a competitive salary (£37,000 - £41,000 + bonus), pension contributions, and access to training across Greene King brands and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and managing a high performing team.
• Clear communication to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in kitchen operations.
• Ability to adapt and drive the team to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen during busy service and guide the team.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality meals and timely delivery to customers.
• Lead and develop staff to maximise potential and achieve targets.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards across kitchen operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

Decision making under pressure

Job description

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Company Description

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

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.

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…