Head Chef

Greene King; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub chain in Leeds is looking for a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen. You will manage your team, ensuring exceptional meals are served and maintain hygiene and safety standards. The role requires strong kitchen management skills and experience in training staff. You will enjoy a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount on food and drinks

Employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the team.
• Skill in delivering high-quality meals on time.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen during busy services.
• Support and develop the team.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team training and development

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Title: Head Chef

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 Flaming Grill, where we’re famous for flame grilled food and sizzling skillets. We’re all about creating a lively atmosphere in our pubs, providing the perfect setting for our customers to enjoy the action of a game with a great choice of drinks.

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.