Head Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff training & development

Employee assistance program

Maternity & paternity policies

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone pubs in Kingswood is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations during busy service and drive a high-performing team. You’ll lead, coach, and motivate staff to deliver exceptional dishes while maintaining quality and consistency.

You'll bring strong kitchen leadership, a focus on hygiene and allergen controls, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive salary with bonus and benefits underpin a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets.
• Ability to lead under pressure and deliver consistent, high-quality meals.
• Strong focus on hygiene, safety and allergen controls in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen during busy service and guide the team.
• Communicate clearly with the team to serve high-quality meals on time.
• Recognise and lead the team to maximise potential and efficiency.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations to protect staff and guests.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

Kitchen management

Allergen controls

Job description

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Company Description

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

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.