Head Chef - Live In Available

Flaming Grill - Bra_103; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on brands

Wagestream access

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Flaming Grill is seeking a proactive kitchen leader to head a busy pub/restaurant kitchen in Hull. You will drive a positive team culture, ensure food quality and consistency, and uphold strict food safety standards.

You will manage stock, costs and waste, keep services smooth during peak times, and coach chefs to enhance skills and confidence. A hands-on, energetic leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy pub/restaurant.
• Passion for food, quality and customer experience.
• Strong organisation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good understanding of food safety, stock control and kitchen costs.
• Hands-on leadership style that motivates others.
• A positive attitude and drive to improve.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to inspire and develop your kitchen team.
• Deliver delicious, consistent dishes that satisfy customers.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Own the kitchen by managing stock, costs and waste.
• Keep the team organized to perform during peak services.
• Coach and support chefs to build skills and confidence.

Skills

Leading a kitchen team

Food safety knowledge

Stock control

Kitchen costs management

Leadership skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Lead from the front: Inspire, motivate and develop your kitchen team, creating a positive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Deliver great food: Serve up delicious, consistent dishes that keep our customers coming back for more.
• Keep standards sizzling: Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Own your kitchen: Manage stock, control food costs, minimise waste and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.
• Make it happen: Keep your team organised and ready to deliver, even during our busiest services.
• Grow your team: Coach and support your chefs, helping them build their skills and confidence.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, passion and pride to the kitchen.

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy pub, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for food, quality and delivering a great customer experience.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.
• A good understanding of food safety, stock control and kitchen costs.
• A hands‑on leadership style, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• A positive attitude and the drive to keep improving.

Most importantly, you’ll lead by example, enjoy being part of a team and take pride in every dish that leaves your kitchen.

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!
• Enhanced, family‑friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

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