Head Chef

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

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Head Chef at Hungry Horse, where you will lead a busy kitchen and develop your team to deliver high-quality meals. Enjoy competitive pay, training opportunities, and various employee discounts within a lively community atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Training and developing teams.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and innovate to improve team performance.
• Communicate to ensure timely meals for customers.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Hygiene Standards

Pressure Management

Presentation Skills

Job description

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Job Title: Head Chef

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

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 also love to serve up 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…

• You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution, and more:

• 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 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 – earn up to £1,500 when they are placed in a role.
• Wagestream – access your wages before payday for life's surprises.
• Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile, and more.

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, you will…

• Lead the kitchen, making decisions and innovating to improve team performance.
• Communicate clearly to ensure high-quality, timely meals for customers.
• Recognize and develop your team’s potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards to protect your team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training, and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate your team.
• A keen eye for tasty, well-presented meals.
• Adaptability and willingness to tackle challenges in a busy environment.

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