Head Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sandiway; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff discounts 33% on brands

Refer a friend bonus £1,500

Wagestream access

Well-being support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The White Barn, Hungry Horse pub, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and drive high standards across the team in Cuddington. You will supervise service, mentor staff, and ensure every plate meets quality expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Join a family-friendly brand with competitive pay (£36,000–£40,000) plus bonus, pension contributions, and benefits like staff discounts and wellness support.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Strong hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience training staff and developing team to exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Head Chef to run kitchen during a busy service.
• Lead and support the team to work well together.
• Ensure every dish is prepared to the highest standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Hygiene & safety

Communication

Quality focus

Job description

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Company Description

The White Barn is a welcoming pub restaurant in the heart of Cuddington and we are on the look out for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the team.

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.

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.

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…#LI-CA1