Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

33% off food and drink

15% off for friends and family

Greene King Inns: 50% off stays

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Halcyon, near Peterborough town centre, is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and drive standards. You’ll manage a small team, plan rotas, and take ownership of stock, ordering and service quality in a lively Hungry Horse pub.

Salary £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus, with opportunities to develop skills and progress within Greene King. If you’re hands-on, organised and passionate about great food, this role offers a rewarding next step in a trusted pub brand.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy pub, restaurant or similar kitchen environment.
• The confidence to lead from the front and support a team.
• Good knowledge of stock control, ordering and rota planning.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead.
• A passion for great food and maintaining consistent standards.
• An understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Manage rotas, shifts and scheduling.
• Control stock, orders and deliveries to minimise waste.
• Maintain quality, consistency and presentation of menu items.
• Ensure food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Optimise costs and kitchen performance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Senior kitchen role

Stock control

Rota planning

Food safety

Team leadership

Job description

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Company Description

The Halcyon, Peterborough
Kitchen Manager / Head Chef
Salary - £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

Ready to lead a great kitchen team and serve up something special?

We're looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to join The Halcyon, just outside Peterborough town centre. If you know your way around a busy kitchen, enjoy supporting and developing a team, and have the organisation skills to keep everything running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

With a good kitchen team already in place, including a Kitchen Team Leader, this is a great opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional to take ownership, lead from the front and help keep our food and standards at their best.

Job Description

What's the opportunity?

The Halcyon is a lively Hungry Horse pub, serving generous portions of great-value pub favourites. From stacked burgers and our classic Chicken New Yorker to tasty wings, sharers and a menu full of family favourites, there's something for everyone.

With live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, a welcoming atmosphere and a beer garden for sunnier days, we're a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our kitchen, ensuring the team is organised, the food is consistently great and the operation runs efficiently.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading your team: Support, motivate and organise the kitchen team, setting a positive example and helping colleagues develop their skills.

Managing rotas: Plan shifts effectively to ensure the kitchen is covered and ready for service.

Taking control of stock: Manage ordering, stock levels and deliveries to ensure the kitchen has what it needs while minimising waste.

Delivering great food: Maintain quality, consistency and presentation across our Hungry Horse menu.

Keeping things running smoothly: Organise preparation and service, making the most of our kitchen space and resources.

Maintaining high standards: Ensure food safety, allergen procedures and kitchen cleanliness are always a priority.

Working commercially: Keep an eye on costs, waste and kitchen performance to support the success of the pub.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with previous kitchen management experience, or a strong background in a senior kitchen role, who understands what it takes to run a kitchen successfully.

You'll bring:

Experience working in a busy pub, restaurant or similar kitchen environment.

The confidence to lead from the front and support a team.

Good knowledge of stock control, ordering and rota planning.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead.

A passion for great food and maintaining consistent standards.

An understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.

A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work well with others.

You'll be joining a small kitchen with a good team already in place, so we're looking for someone who can build on those foundations, provide clear direction and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

At Greene King, we believe in rewarding our teams and helping them build careers they can be proud of.

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

Discounts: 33% off food and drink in our pubs, plus 15% off for friends and family.

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

Wellbeing support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Family-friendly benefits: Enhanced policies to support you through life's important moments.

Recognition: Recommend a friend and earn up to £1,500.

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

Extra savings: Retail discounts, including Superdrug and Three Mobile.

Greene King is one of the UK's leading pub companies and brewers, with over 220 years of history and a team of around 39,000 people. We're passionate about pouring happiness into lives and becoming the pride of great British hospitality.

Ready to take the lead?

If you're an organised, hands-on kitchen leader who knows how to manage stock, plan rotas and bring a team together, The Halcyon could be the perfect next step.

Bring your experience. Support your team. Make The Halcyon yours.