Head Chef

Greene King; Alsager; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub and carvery chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations during busy services. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a busy kitchen, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring high-quality meal delivery. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene and safety standards while leading a dynamic team to exceed customer expectations. Competitive salary and various employee discounts on food and drinks are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and developing a high-performing team.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Keen eye for delivering well-presented meals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the kitchen during busy service.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration among staff.
• Make decisions to improve kitchen performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

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.

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple. Our carveries include a choice of three 14‑hour slow‑cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

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!
• 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…

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.