Head Chef

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

Job summary

A well-known hospitality brand is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead a high-performing team. You will inspire your team to deliver high-quality meals and adapt to challenges in a busy environment. Experience in kitchen management and a passion for culinary excellence are essential. This role offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, promoting both professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

33% discount on brand food and drinks

Employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Referral bonuses up to £1500

Access to wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and training high-performing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Skills in delivering well-presented meals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and make decisions to improve workflow.
• Communicate effectively to ensure timely meal preparation.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Leadership Experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and developing 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 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 get 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 while 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 and more.

Benefits

• 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 programme for 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 to 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