Head Chef & Kitchen Manager: Lead & Grow Sales

Greene King; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount 33%

Employee discount 15%

Greene King Inns discount 50%

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1,500

Wagestream

Retail discounts (Superdrug & Three)

Job summary

The Star, Congresbury, part of Greene King, is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead a busy carvery kitchen and drive sales growth. You will own the kitchen, manage a team, ensure top food quality, and deliver excellent customer experiences.

With a focus on food safety, cost control, and menu development, you’ll coach your team and partner with the General Manager to take The Star’s kitchen to the next level.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy pub/restaurant.
• Ability to drive sales and improve performance in a carvery environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Proven track record in managing stock, waste and kitchen costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Own the busy three-meat carvery and maintain high quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations across carvery, breakfast and broader pub menu.
• Drive kitchen sales and identify opportunities to grow the business.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Carvery experience

Food safety & hygiene

Cost control

Sales growth mindset

Job description

The Star, Congresbury, part of Greene King, is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead a busy carvery kitchen and drive sales growth. You will own the kitchen, manage a team, ensure top food quality, and deliver excellent customer experiences.

With a focus on food safety, cost control, and menu development, you’ll coach your team and partner with the General Manager to take The Star’s kitchen to the next level.