Head Chef - Live in available

greene king; Broughton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Contribution

33% Discount on Food and Drink

Free Employee Assistance Program

50% Discount at Greene King Inns

Referral Bonus up to £1,500

Access to Wagestream

Retail Discounts up to 30%

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and lead a high-performing team. In this exciting role, you will ensure that every dish served meets the highest standards while fostering a positive team environment. Your leadership will be pivotal in maintaining safety and hygiene standards, as well as delivering exceptional meals to customers. Join a vibrant pub atmosphere where community spirit and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a busy kitchen with a high-performing team.
• Ability to deliver quality meals under pressure while maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality meals.
• Train and develop team members to exceed performance targets.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Hygiene and Safety Standards

Education

Experience in Kitchen Management

Job description

Company Description

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards.

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

Job Description

As a Kitchen Manager, you will…

• 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 guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• 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 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.