Head Chef

Greene King; Luton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Maternity & paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Stay discounts at Greene King Inns

Job summary

Hungry Horse by Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, drive high standards, and inspire a supportive team to deliver excellent meals.

You will manage hygiene, training, and scheduling, work well under pressure, and help the pub excel in a competitive market with a focus on guest satisfaction.

The role offers competitive pay, career progression across Greene King brands, and access to discounts and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Ability to train and develop a high performing team.
• Strong leadership and communication to ensure high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen and lead the team.
• Ensure high-quality meals are prepared and delivered on time.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

Kitchen management

Pressure handling

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 Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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…

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.