Head Chef

Hungry Horse; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hungry Horse is looking for a Head Chef who will lead kitchen operations and motivate a talented team. This role requires experience in managing a busy kitchen, innovative thinking, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join us for a rewarding career with excellent benefits including discounts, career progression, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

33% discount for team members

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Referral bonus of up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts at Superdrug and more

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen with a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver well-presented meals.
• Strong communication skills to ensure timely meal delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring high standards and team performance.
• Communicate effectively for the timely delivery of meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Team Motivation

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

As a Head Chef, you'll ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy service times. You'll motivate and support your team to work collaboratively, ensuring every dish meets high standards.

Company Description

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks flow freely and the plates are piled high. Our pubs bring families and friends together for various occasions, from footy days to family outings, after-work drinks, or quarterly pool tournaments. We also serve community spirit by supporting causes important to our customers.

Additional Information

We're committed to rewarding our team's hard work, which is why...

You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contributions, and benefits including:

• Opportunities for career progression across our well-known brands, with training and development at all levels.
• 33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones on all our brands, so you can enjoy your favorite food and drinks at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program offering mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support.
• 50% discount for you and 25% for loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels, for weekend getaways.
• Referral bonus of up to £1,500 when you refer a friend who is successfully placed.
• Wagestream access to your wages before payday for life's unexpected expenses.
• Retail discounts of up to 30% at Superdrug, exclusive deals with Three Mobile, and more.

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, you will...

• Lead the kitchen, making decisions and introducing innovations to improve team performance.
• Communicate clearly to ensure timely delivery of high-quality meals.
• Recognize and develop your team's potential, leading them effectively.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards to ensure the well-being of your team and visitors.

What you'll bring to the kitchen:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training, and developing a high-performing team that exceeds targets.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate your team.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty, well-presented meals consistently.
• Willingness and skill to adapt to challenges in a fast-paced environment.