Head Chef - Lead Busy Pub Kitchen, Seasonal Peaks & Bonus

Greene King; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pub discounts

Greene King Inns savings

Wagestream financial wellbeing

Retail discounts

Family benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

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Job summary

The Duke of Wellington, Hatfield Peverel is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver outstanding food and guest experiences at The Duke of Wellington pub restaurant in Hatfield Peverel.

You will manage a high-volume kitchen, inspire your team, maintain high standards across the menu, and plan for seasonal peaks while overseeing stock, labour and profitability. This is a hands-on, front-line leadership role within Greene King’s hospitality operations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen or high-volume food operation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Passion for food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Good commercial awareness, including stock control, labour management and minimising waste.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to plan for seasonal peaks.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring the team is prepared and organised to deliver consistently great food.
• Build a positive kitchen culture, develop your people and bring the team together to achieve shared goals.
• Maintain high standards across the menu, ensuring every dish is prepared and served with care.
• Plan ahead for significant seasonal uplift and busy periods.
• Take responsibility for stock, ordering, labour, waste and kitchen profitability.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance.
• Collaborate with General Manager and front-of-house for a seamless guest experience.
• Be hands-on, visible and supportive during busy services.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Team development

Stock control

Labour management

Food safety

Allergen handling

Seasonal planning

Commercial awareness

Job description

The Duke of Wellington, Hatfield Peverel is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver outstanding food and guest experiences at The Duke of Wellington pub restaurant in Hatfield Peverel.

You will manage a high-volume kitchen, inspire your team, maintain high standards across the menu, and plan for seasonal peaks while overseeing stock, labour and profitability. This is a hands-on, front-line leadership role within Greene King’s hospitality operations.