Head Chef

Flaming Grill - Bra_103; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across brands

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Maternity/Paternity policy

Menopause friendly employer

Greene King discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Flaming Grill - Bra_103 is seeking a Head Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during busy services. You will lead and support the team, delivering consistently high-standard dishes while maintaining safety and hygiene across the kitchen.

You will foster teamwork, communicate clearly, and drive performance under pressure. The role offers opportunities for career progression within a well-known brand and a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership in busy kitchen environments.
• Ability to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Strong communication to coordinate staff and service.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in line with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions to keep the team running smoothly.
• Communicate clearly with your team to ensure high-quality meals are prepared and served on time.
• Recognise and lead the team to maximise performance and cohesion.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations to protect staff and customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Working under pressure

Quality meals

Adaptability

English communication

Job description

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.

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.

Additional Information

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…

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