Head Chef

greene king; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Head Chef at Greene King, you will lead a busy kitchen and ensure top-quality service, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional meals. The role offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including discounts and employee support programs. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and have a passion for leading culinary teams, this position could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

33% discount on all brands

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Up to £1,500 referral bonus

Wagestream access before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Maximize team potential and ensure high-quality meals.
• Maintain hygiene standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Time Management

Pressure Handling

Presentation Skills

Job description

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 tohelp 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 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.

Company 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.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of urban pubs are all about serving up great times in the heart of the city. Whether you’re looking for easy-going vibes, cocktails and colourful dishes in one of our high-energy bars or looking to be part of the after-work crowd who enjoy perfectly poured pints and pub classics with a twist in one of our urban pubs, we’ve got something for everyone.

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…