Head Chef & Kitchen Manager - High-Volume Pub Kitchen

Greene King; Monkspath; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pub discounts

Inns savings

Financial wellbeing

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

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Job summary

Greene King’s Hillfield Farm in Shirley is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead a large, busy kitchen operation. You’ll drive consistency, manage stock, labour and menu standards, and coach a team to deliver great food at scale.

You’ll work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house to provide a seamless guest experience, ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen controls while building a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Manager or Head Chef in high-volume operation.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of labour, stock, ordering and waste management.
• Excellent organisational skills and forward planning.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen controls.
• Calm, hands-on leader during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large kitchen operation and deliver high standards.
• Oversee rotas, preparation and resources for busy services.
• Inspire and develop the team; coach and support development.
• Collaborate with GM and front-of-house for guest experience.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen controls

Stock management

Labour planning

Job description

Greene King’s Hillfield Farm in Shirley is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead a large, busy kitchen operation. You’ll drive consistency, manage stock, labour and menu standards, and coach a team to deliver great food at scale.

You’ll work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house to provide a seamless guest experience, ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen controls while building a positive kitchen culture.