Head Chef

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

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a vibrant pub environment. You'll lead a dynamic team, ensuring high standards in food presentation and customer service. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and numerous employee discounts, making it a rewarding position for an aspiring culinary manager.

Benefits

Discount of 33% on food and drink for staff and 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance program for well-being and financial support

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream – access wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30% at various retailers

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Keen eye for presenting meals attractively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and high-quality meal delivery.
• Train and motivate kitchen staff to exceed performance targets.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Hygiene Standards

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 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!
• 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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