Head Chef

Greene King; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Employee assistance program

Discounts on Greene King brands (33%)

Greene King Inns/hotels discounts (50%

Wagestream

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King pub in Hatfield Peverel seeks a Head Chef to run a busy kitchen, lead a team, and ensure dishes meet high standards.

You’ll manage service flow, coach staff, maintain hygiene and safety, and deliver exceptional meals that fit our brand. The role offers a salary of £32,000–£36,000 plus Bonus and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a high-performing team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations in a professional kitchen.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions to help the team run smoothly.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure timely, high-quality meals.
• Lead the team and maximise their potential during service.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards to protect the team and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Hygiene & safety

English proficiency

Job description

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Company Description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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.

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