Head Chef: Lead a Busy Kitchen & Elevate the Team

Greene King; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship training

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

Family-friendly policies

Menopause friendly employer

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s Hungry Horse in the Manchester area seeks a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring smooth service and high standards. You will inspire and support the team to work well together, delivering delicious, well-presented meals with strong attention to hygiene and safety.

You will drive performance, manage pressure, and develop staff to maximise potential while upholding brand standards across the kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take the reins in the kitchen, guiding decisions to help the team run better.
• Communicate clearly to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Lead and develop the team to maximise potential.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations for all in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Resilience

Food presentation

Adaptability

Job description

Greene King’s Hungry Horse in the Manchester area seeks a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring smooth service and high standards. You will inspire and support the team to work well together, delivering delicious, well-presented meals with strong attention to hygiene and safety.

You will drive performance, manage pressure, and develop staff to maximise potential while upholding brand standards across the kitchen operations.