Head Chef

greene king; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage a busy kitchen in Milton Keynes. You will lead a talented team, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene while providing opportunities for your team to thrive. This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

33% discount on food and drink

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus

Mental health support

Retail discounts

Access to wages before payday

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Ability to train and develop teams.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure high-quality meals are served on time.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Culinary Skills

Stress Management

Hygiene Compliance

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 Pub & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple.Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

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…

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.
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