Head Chef

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Three Bridges; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & apprenticeships

Refer a Friend

EAP program

Family policies

Job summary

The Snooty Fox in Three Bridges is hiring a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to own the kitchen, lead a team and deliver great pub food with consistency and flair.

You'll manage stock, costs and service during busy periods, driving quality and guest satisfaction in a community pub setting under Greene King.

Qualifications

• Lead the kitchen team and set clear expectations.
• Own food quality, consistency and presentation across services.
• Coach, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Create a well-organised, compliant kitchen environment.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, rotation and wastage.
• Understand food GP and commercial aspects of running a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead busy services with confidence and focus under pressure.
• Work with General Manager to drive the food offer and business performance.
• Ensure kitchen safety, cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality

Staff coaching

Stock management

Food GP awareness

Job description

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Company Description

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef – Snooty Fox, Three Bridges

Ready to lead the kitchen at the heart of the community?

If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef who is passionate about great food, loves leading a team and knows what it takes to run a successful pub kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

At the Snooty Fox in Three Bridges, we're all about bringing people together. From family lunches and Sunday roasts to drinks with friends, live sport and evenings filled with live music, there's always a reason for customers to walk through our doors.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership of our kitchen, lead from the front and make great food a key part of the Snooty Fox experience.

Job Description

Why the Snooty Fox?

Great food is at the heart of everything we do.

Our menu brings together much-loved pub classics and small plates that are perfect for sharing, giving our customers plenty of reasons to come back time and time again.

But we're much more than food. We're a real community pub, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, live music, pool and our popular Sunday roasts, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the week.

Our dog-friendly beer garden provides another great space for customers to relax, while our welcoming team makes the Snooty Fox feel like a true home away from home.

With free Wi-Fi, disabled facilities and EV charging, we're focused on making sure everyone feels welcome.

Qualifications

What’s the opportunity?

As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in the overall success of the pub.

You’ll:

• Lead the kitchen team from the front, setting clear expectations and maintaining high standards.
• Take ownership of food quality, consistency and presentation across every service.
• Coach, motivate and develop the kitchen team, helping everyone perform at their best.
• Create a positive and well-organised kitchen environment.
• Ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and in line with all food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, stock rotation and wastage effectively.
• Monitor food costs and GP to ensure the kitchen operates commercially.
• Work closely with the General Manager to drive the food offer and overall business performance.
• Ensure the kitchen is prepared for busy periods, sporting occasions, live music and key events.
• Help maximise sales through great food, consistency and excellent execution.
• Bring ideas and creativity to the kitchen while understanding what works for the local customer.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance.
• Lead busy services with confidence and keep the team focused when the pressure is on.

This is a role where you'll have genuine ownership of the kitchen. We're looking for someone who is confident in their experience, understands pub operations and wants to make a real difference.

We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef who:

• Has proven experience leading a kitchen, ideally within a busy pub or branded hospitality environment.
• Has a strong understanding of day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Is passionate about food and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards.
• Leads from the front and is comfortable being hands-on during service.
• Has strong people-management and communication skills.
• Knows how to coach, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Has excellent knowledge of food safety, health & safety and kitchen compliance.
• Is confident managing stock takes, stock rotation, ordering and wastage.
• Understands food GP and the commercial side of running a kitchen.
• Is organised, resilient and able to stay calm during busy services.
• Understands the importance of consistency in a high-volume pub environment.
• Enjoys working as part of the wider management team.
• Has the ambition to grow the food business and continue developing their own career.

Additional Information

More than a kitchen. A chance to make your mark.

The Snooty Fox is a pub at the heart of its community, and great food is a huge part of why customers choose to come back.

As our Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to lead the kitchen, develop your team and help shape the food experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

At Greene King, we're also passionate about developing our people and helping them build long-term careers in hospitality.

And there’s plenty in it for you...

• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• 33% employee discount and 15% discount for loved ones across Greene King brands.
• 50% employee and 25% loved ones discount at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, wellbeing and financial/legal advice.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,500.
• Stream – access to your pay as you earn.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile.

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.

If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef who is ready to take ownership, lead a team and put great food at the heart of a thriving community pub, we'd love to hear from you.