Head Chef

Greene King; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discount 33% on brands

Employee assistance program

Enhanced parental policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Hotels discount 50% + 25%

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen in our Pub & Carvery. You’ll inspire and train your team to deliver high‑quality dishes every service, while maintaining top hygiene standards and a smooth operation under pressure.

You’ll drive menu ideas, manage costs, and ensure allergen controls are followed, supporting the team to perform at their best and guests to enjoy excellent food year after year.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and training ability.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in English and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and team to ensure smooth service.
• Communicate clearly to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement menu ideas while meeting targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

English proficiency

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 Pub & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple. Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

Additional Information

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.

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 your 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.