Kitchen Manager

Greene King; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Head Chef at Greene King, where you will oversee kitchen operations during busy services. This role requires strong leadership to nurture a high-performing team, ensuring every dish exceeds customer expectations. With competitive salary and numerous benefits, it's an opportunity to further your culinary career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

33% discount for employees on all brands

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Referral bonuses up to £1,500

Wagestream access to wages before payday

Retail discounts at various outlets

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and training high performing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality meals.
• Keen eye for meal presentation and taste.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen runs smoothly during busy service.
• Support and motivate team to achieve high standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Pressure Handling

Hygiene Maintenance

Job description

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Company Description

Join us at Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns amidst beautiful British surroundings, achieving the perfect balance between traditional character, charm, and authenticity. These qualities give Pub & Dining a timeless appeal that makes us a firm favourite for celebrating the moments that make life special.

Job Description

As a Head Chef, 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.

Qualifications

As a Head Chef, 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 to 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 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.

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...