Head Chef

Greene King; Rugby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

A apprenticeship provider training and

Discounts on brands (33% for self, 15%

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns and hotels discounts

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts (up to 30% and more)

Job summary

Cornerstone pubs in Rugby is seeking a Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy services. You will lead and support the team to deliver the highest standard of dishes, foster teamwork, and drive performance.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a focus on hygiene and safety within a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and bonus are offered with opportunities across our brands.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen team.
• Strong communication to ensure timely, high-quality meals.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and guiding the team.
• Communicate clearly to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Lead and develop the team to maximise potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations to protect staff and guests.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Hygiene & safety

English proficiency

Job description

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Company Description

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

Job Description

Salary: 32000 - 36000 + bonus

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.

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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

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!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.