Head Chef

Greene King; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns discounts

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King's Farmhouse Inns is recruiting a Head Chef to oversee busy kitchen service, inspire your team, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards. You’ll manage pass-to-plate accuracy, uphold hygiene rules, and drive consistency during peak periods.

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary (£34,000-£38,000) plus bonus, pension contributions, and a range of staff perks including brand discounts, Wagestream access, and career development across Greene King Inns.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and developing a high-performing team.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality meals and presentation.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team to run smoothly during busy services.
• Ensure consistent, high-standard meals and timely service.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Hygiene & safety

Kitchen management

Under pressure

English proficiency

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.

Company Description

Salary £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

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.#LI-CA1

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.