Head Chef

Greene King; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub chain as a Head Chef where you will manage kitchen operations and lead a high-performing team. This role offers opportunities for career advancement, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits, including discounts and assistance programs. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of outstanding meals while maintaining the highest hygiene standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary & pension contribution

Career training and development

33% staff discount on food and drinks

50% discount for weekends at Greene King Inns

Wagestream - early access to wages

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver well-presented meals.
• Keen eye for quality and presentation in dishes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Lead and support team to provide high-quality meals.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Pressure Handling

Hygiene Maintenance

Creativity in Menu Planning

Job description

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Head Chef Role

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 Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

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.