Head Chef — Lead a High-Impact Kitchen Team

MOBOLISE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Wagestream access

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and drive excellence across the team. You’ll inspire and support staff to deliver consistently high-quality dishes during service, while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

You’ll take ownership of menu execution, train staff to reach targets, and maintain a welcoming environment for customers. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and delivering great meals with pride.

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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Allergen controls

Communication

Job description

Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and drive excellence across the team. You’ll inspire and support staff to deliver consistently high-quality dishes during service, while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

You’ll take ownership of menu execution, train staff to reach targets, and maintain a welcoming environment for customers. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and delivering great meals with pride.