Head Chef

greene king; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is looking for a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at their Milton Keynes location. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen team, ensuring high-quality food service, and maintaining standards of hygiene and safety. With opportunities for professional development and attractive employee benefits, this role is perfect for someone passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

33% discount on all brands

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing high performing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenges.
• A keen eye for delivering well-presented meals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy service.
• Train and support kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Hygiene and Safety Standards

Culinary Presentation

Adaptability

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 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…
• #LI-CW1

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.