Head Chef

Hungry Horse; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub chain as a Head Chef in Swansea, where you will lead a dynamic kitchen team to deliver exceptional meals. You'll be responsible for managing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for development and great employee benefits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy service.
• Communicate clearly with the team to provide high-quality meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Adaptability

Presentation Skills

Pressure Management

Job description

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 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 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 motivate your team.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each time.
• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.

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Company Description

As a Head Chef, you'll ensure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during 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.

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 love to serve community spirit by supporting causes that matter most to our customers.

Additional Information

We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why...

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we offer 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 - 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 - enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - know someone 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 life's unexpected moments.
• Retail discounts - up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile, and more...