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 a Head Chef who can effectively manage a busy kitchen and enhance team performance. This role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including discounts at Greene King Inns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen management and a passion for high-quality meal presentation.

Benefits

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Mental health and financial support program

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and training teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver well-presented meals.
• Skill to adapt to challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations during busy service and ensure dish quality.
• Lead and develop kitchen team to maximize their potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards for staff and guests.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Hygiene standards

Pressure management

High-quality presentation

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

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality. As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

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.