Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef

Greene King; Andover; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pub discounts

Wagestream salary access

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

The Folly in Andover, part of Greene King, is seeking a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen team and drive high standards across a popular pub menu.

You’ll oversee stock, ordering, waste and labour costs while ensuring food safety, allergen procedures and a welcoming guest experience. Join a supportive team committed to growth and great pub food.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a busy pub/restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Knowledge of stock control, waste reduction and labour cost management.
• Solid food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team.
• Motivate, support and develop kitchen staff.
• Deliver consistent quality from pub classics to family favourites.
• Manage stock, ordering, waste, rotas and costs for efficiency.
• Keep high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Plan ahead and ensure dishes leave the kitchen looking and tasting great.
• Collaborate with General Manager and FOH to deliver guest experience.
• Coach team members and support career development.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Head Chef experience

Stock control

Food safety & allergen procedures

Organisation & planning

Communication

Labour cost management

Job description

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Company Description

The Folly, Andover
Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef
Salary -£33,000 - £37,000 + Bonus

Love great food, leading a team and creating a kitchen that delivers? Come and make your mark at The Folly!

Located in Andover, just a 20-minute drive from the popular Highclere Castle, The Folly is a welcoming, family-friendly Hungry Horse pub serving up generous portions, great-value deals and all the pub favourites our guests love.

From tasty burgers and create-your-own sizzlers to our famous Chicken New Yorker, giant sharers and tempting desserts, there's plenty to keep our kitchen busy. With live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, families enjoying a meal and guests making the most of our beer garden, we're looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help us serve up fantastic food every day.

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Job Description

What's the opportunity?

As Kitchen Manager, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, bringing great leadership, organisation and a passion for food to every service.

Lead from the front: Motivate, support and develop your kitchen team, creating a positive environment where everyone can thrive.

Serve up great food: Deliver consistent quality across our menu, from our much-loved pub classics to our generous sharers and family favourites.

Run a successful kitchen: Manage stock, ordering, waste, rotas and labour costs to keep the kitchen operating efficiently.

Keep standards high: Take responsibility for food safety, hygiene, allergen management and kitchen cleanliness.

Make service count: Plan ahead, manage busy periods confidently and ensure every dish leaves the kitchen looking and tasting great.

Work together: Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a brilliant experience for every guest.

Grow your team: Coach your people, build their skills and help them develop their own careers in hospitality.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We're looking for an enthusiastic kitchen leader who takes pride in great food, enjoys developing people and understands what it takes to run a successful kitchen.

You'll ideally have experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role, with the confidence to lead a team and maintain high standards in a busy pub or restaurant environment.

You'll also bring:

A genuine passion for food and delivering quality dishes.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.

Excellent organisation, planning and communication.

Commercial awareness, including stock control, labour costs and minimising waste.

A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

A hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm and focused during busy services.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

At Greene King, we're passionate about helping our people grow, succeed and enjoy what they do.

Career development: Access to training, apprenticeships and opportunities to progress across Greene King.

Pub discounts: Enjoy 33% off at Greene King pubs, plus 15% off for friends and family.

Greene King Inns savings: 50% off for you and 25% off for friends and family.

Financial wellbeing: Access to Wagestream to help you manage your pay.

Extra perks: Retail discounts, family-friendly benefits and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Recommend a friend: Earn up to £1,500 when you introduce someone to Greene King.

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.

Ready to lead the way?

If you're a passionate kitchen leader who loves great food, enjoys building a brilliant team and is ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your passion. Lead your kitchen. Serve up something special at The Folly!