Head Chef

Greene King; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream access

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals are delivered on time. The role involves team management, communication, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a busy kitchen and a knack for training high-performing teams. Competitive salary and various employee discounts are included in the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Skill in delivering well-presented meals.
• Strong focus on food safety and hygiene compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality meals are provided to customers on time.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Support and lead the kitchen team effectively.
• Mentor and develop staff to maximise potential and career progression.

Skills

Experience managing a busy kitchen

Ability to work under pressure

Delivering tasty and well-presented meals

Communication skills

Team training and development

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 Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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…

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.