Head Chef

Greene King; Rushden; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

33% discount on all brands

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Access wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Rushden is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure the delivery of high-quality meals. You will lead your team, maintain hygiene standards, and use your experience to develop the team effectively. This role provides various benefits, including career development opportunities and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen with high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure efficiently.
• Skilled in delivering high-quality meals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and team dynamics.
• Ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience managing a busy kitchen

Ability to train and develop teams

Work under pressure

Deliver well-presented meals

Adaptability in challenges

Job description

Join to apply for the Head Chef role at Greene King.

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 meets 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.

Benefits

• 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 – 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…

Responsibilities

• 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.