Head Chef

Greene King; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub group as a Head Chef, where you'll lead kitchen operations and inspire your team to deliver high-quality meals in a vibrant environment. Enjoy competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and generous discounts across our brands, all while working in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Pension contributions

33% discount for staff and 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance programs

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Access to Wagestream

Retail discounts up to 30% at Superdrug

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate your team.
• Keen eye for presentation and taste in meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen operations and making decisions.
• Communicating effectively with your team for timely meal delivery.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Hygiene Standards

Adaptability

Job description

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

Company Description

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs located in beautiful settings across the country. Our pubs offer a welcoming escape with beautifully decorated interiors, quality pub food, and carefully selected drinks, making them perfect for any occasion.

Additional Information

We value our team’s hard work and offer:

• A competitive salary, pension contributions, and opportunities for career advancement across our well-known brands. We are a leading provider of industry training and development at all levels.
• Discounts of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all our brands, so you can enjoy your favorite food and drinks at a discount.
• Free employee assistance programs supporting mental health, well-being, financial, and legal needs.
• 50% discount for you and 25% for your loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels, perfect for weekend getaways.
• Referral bonus of up to £1,500 for referring a successful candidate.
• Access to Wagestream to receive your wages before payday when needed.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive deals with Three Mobile, among others.

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, your responsibilities include:

• Leading the kitchen operations, making decisions, and innovating to improve team performance.
• Communicating effectively with your team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality meals.
• Recognizing and developing your team’s potential.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards to protect your team and visitors.

What you bring:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing high-performing teams that exceed targets.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate your team.
• A keen eye for presentation and taste in meal preparation.
• Flexibility and adaptability to challenges in a fast-paced environment.