Head Chef

Greene King; Sandford-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship/Training programmes

Employee assistance program

Discounts on Greene King brands

Job summary

Greene King's Pub & Carvery is seeking a Head Chef to run the kitchen during busy services, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards and customer expectations are exceeded.

You will lead and develop a skilled team, maintain rigorous hygiene and safety standards, and work collaboratively to drive flavour, presentation and efficiency across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen with training and developing a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure while delivering high-quality meals on time.
• Strong leadership and clear communication to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations to protect staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen during busy service and ensure dishes meet high standards.
• Lead, support and develop the team to work efficiently and cohesively.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations to protect the team and guests.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Under pressure

Quality control

English proficiency

Job description

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Company Description

Join us at Pub & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple.Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

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.

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.