Head Chef & Kitchen Leader - Community Pub

greene king; Three Bridges; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships

Employee discounts 33% across Greene-K

Discounts for loved ones 15% across KB

Discounts at Greene King Inns and pubs

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity and paternity policies

Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,

Access to pay as you earn

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

The Snooty Fox in Three Bridges is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead the pub kitchen and oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation across busy service.

You will coach a kitchen team, manage stock and costs, and work with the General Manager to develop menus that reflect the local community and events. This is a hands-on, frontline leadership role in a lively pub environment.

Qualifications

• Lead from the front in a busy pub kitchen.
• Ensure food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Take ownership of food quality, presentation and menu execution.
• Coach and develop the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards.
• Manage stock, ordering, rotation and wastage; monitor GP and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team through busy services with confidence.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and compliance in all kitchen areas.
• Drive the food offer in collaboration with the General Manager to boost sales.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety

Health & safety

Food preparation

Cost control

Stock management

Food cost

Communication skills

Front of house coordination

Job description

The Snooty Fox in Three Bridges is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead the pub kitchen and oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation across busy service.

You will coach a kitchen team, manage stock and costs, and work with the General Manager to develop menus that reflect the local community and events. This is a hands-on, frontline leadership role in a lively pub environment.