Head Chef

Greene King; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Stockport is searching for a Head Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and to manage a dynamic team. The successful candidate will bring culinary expertise and leadership to deliver high-quality dishes consistently. A competitive salary and numerous perks are offered, including discounts at various establishments, employee assistance programs, and career growth opportunities. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Discount of 33% for you and 15% for loved ones

50% discount at Greene King inns

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30% off

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the kitchen during busy services.
• Encourage and support the team for performance.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Cooking

Leadership Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Cost Control

Baking

Sanitation

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. #LI-CA1

Qualifications

• 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 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 teams 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!
• 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 could be interested in a new role. When they are placed you could earn up to 1500 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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Food Industry, Cooking, Cost Control, Baking, Sanitation, Leadership Experience

Experience

years

Vacancy

1