Head Chef

Greene King; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Training and development

Refer a Friend bonus

Wagestream pay access

Job summary

Bishops Mill in Salisbury, part of Greene King, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef to run the busy kitchen. You will lead the team from the front, maintain high standards across food quality, presentation and service, and prepare for coach parties, summer weekends and events.

You’ll manage stock, control costs, ensure allergens and safety compliance, coach and develop staff, and work closely with the General Manager to hit food and commercial goals while keeping the kitchen

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen.
• Ability to coach and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.
• Proven track record in managing stock, cost and GP.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team from the front.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Organise the kitchen for busy services and large groups.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, rotation and wastage.
• Monitor kitchen costs and contribute to a commercially successful operation.
• Work with the General Manager to hit pub food and commercial goals.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Staff development

Food safety

Allergen controls

Stock control

Communication

High-volume service

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

Why Bishops Mill?

Bishops Mill combines a fantastic location with a varied customer base and plenty of reasons for people to visit.

We're just a short walk from the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Gardens and sit alongside the River Avon, making us a popular stop for locals and visitors exploring Salisbury.

Inside, customers can enjoy great food and drinks, live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, arcade games, bar games and pool.

Outside, our picturesque beer garden comes into its own during the warmer months, with a DJ every Saturday afternoon throughout summer.

Our tourist trade is a major part of the business, with regular coach parties bringing large groups of customers through the doors.

We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who can lead from the front, keep standards high and ensure the kitchen is ready for every occasion.

Company Description

Bishops Mill, Salisbury

Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef

Salary - £31,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Ready to lead the kitchen at one of Salisbury’s busiest destinations?

If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef who thrives in a busy environment, knows how to bring a team together and takes pride in delivering great food consistently, Bishops Mill could be the perfect next step for you.

Set alongside the River Avon in the heart of historic Salisbury, Bishops Mill is a vibrant, family-friendly pub with a beautiful beer garden, great food and plenty going on throughout the year.

With a strong tourist trade and regular coach parties, alongside live sport, events and busy summer weekends, this is a kitchen where there's always something happening.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

Additional Information

• Career development opportunities across Greene King.
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• 33% employee discount and 15% discount for loved ones across Greene King brands.
• 50% employee and 25% loved ones discount at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, wellbeing and financial/legal advice.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,500.
• Wagestream – access to your pay as you earn.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile.

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.

Bring your experience. Lead the kitchen. Own every service.

Qualifications

What’s the opportunity?

As Kitchen Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the team and ensuring we're ready to deliver great food across a busy and varied operation.

You’ll:

• Take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team from the front.
• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team, helping people reach their potential.
• Maintain consistently high standards across food quality, presentation and service.
• Organise the kitchen effectively and ensure the team is prepared for every service.
• Manage the kitchen confidently during busy periods and high-volume services.
• Ensure the team is prepared for coach parties and large tourist groups, maintaining consistency and pace.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, stock rotation and wastage effectively.
• Monitor food GP and kitchen costs, helping to deliver a commercially successful operation.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Ensure allergen controls and kitchen compliance are consistently followed.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team to achieve the pub's food and commercial goals.
• Prepare the kitchen for busy weekends, sporting occasions and seasonal events.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth communication and service.
• Help the kitchen team deliver consistently during busy summer trading and outdoor events.
• Bring new ideas and energy to improve the kitchen operation.
• Build a positive kitchen culture where people understand what's expected and take pride in what they deliver.
• Lead by example and get stuck in when the kitchen gets busy.

This is a role where organisation, leadership and consistency really matter.

With a varied customer base and regular high-volume occasions, you'll need to be someone who can plan ahead, keep the team focused and make sure the kitchen delivers regardless of how busy it gets.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef who:

• Has proven experience managing a busy kitchen, ideally within a pub, restaurant or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Is confident taking ownership of a kitchen operation.
• Has experience leading, coaching and developing a kitchen team.
• Can organise and prioritise effectively during busy services.
• Is comfortable managing high-volume trade and large groups.
• Understands the importance of consistency, pace and quality.
• Has strong knowledge of food safety, allergens, health & safety and kitchen compliance.
• Understands stock control, ordering, stock rotation, wastage and food GP.
• Is commercially aware and understands how the kitchen contributes to the wider business.
• Takes genuine pride in delivering great-quality food.
• Is calm, organised and hands‑on when the pressure is on.
• Has strong communication skills and works well with the wider management team.
• Isn’t afraid to get stuck in and lead from the front.
• Has a genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Wants to make a real impact and continue developing their career with Greene King.

More than a kitchen. A chance to make your mark.

Bishops Mill is a busy, vibrant pub with a fantastic riverside location, strong tourist trade and plenty happening throughout the year.

From coach parties and busy summer weekends to live sport and outdoor DJ sessions, you'll be leading a kitchen that has to be ready for whatever the day brings.

We're looking for someone who can lead the team, drive standards and keep the kitchen performing at its best, whatever the volume of trade.

If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.