Head Chef

Greene King; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career development

Discounts on Greene King brands

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Wagestream

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Harrington Arms (Sawley) within the Pub & Grill portfolio. You’ll drive service during busy periods and mentor a team to deliver freshly prepared, high-quality meals.

You’ll set standards for hygiene, train staff, and ensure a warm, welcoming experience for guests while aligning with brand expectations and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions to help the team run better.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Recognise and lead the team to maximise potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Ensure the care of your entire team and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish served meets the highest standards.
• Lead and develop a high performing kitchen team.
• Manage busy services efficiently.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver great guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Under pressure

Meal presentation

Adaptability

English proficiency

Job description

• Salary for Advertising: £35,000 to £38,000 + Bonus
• Dept. L4/House: Harrington Arms (Sawley) - 04730

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Grill, where we combine the warm welcome of a cosy pub with the style and quality standards of a restaurant. Though our grill may be the star of the show, our kitchens serve up a great range of comforting classics and healthy options too. Whether stopping for a swift drink, a working lunch or a 3-course evening meal – everyone receives a warm Pub & Grill welcome when they visit us.

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…

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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.

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