Head Chef

Greene King; Winsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a skilled Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and lead a high-performing team. The role involves ensuring excellent meal quality and service while being part of a vibrant community atmosphere at Hungry Horse. Competitive salary and significant employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career development and training

33% discount for staff

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Ability to train and develop a high-performing team.
• Keen eye for delivering tasty, well-presented meals.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of kitchen operations during busy service.
• Ensure timely and high-quality meals for customers.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Team management

Pressure handling

Innovative thinking

Communication

Job description

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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.

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.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution, and additional benefits:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we provide training and development at every career level.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – enjoy your favorite 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 wages before payday for life's unforeseen expenses.
• Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive deals with Three Mobile, and more…

As a Head Chef, you will…

• Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and coming up with innovative ways to improve team performance.
• Communicate clearly with your team to ensure high-quality, timely meals for customers.
• Recognize and lead the team, understanding how to maximize their potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards to guarantee the well-being of your team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training, and developing a high-performing team that exceeds targets.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate your team in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty, well-presented meals consistently.
• Willingness and skill to adapt to challenges in a busy kitchen environment.