Kitchen Manager & Head Chef — Lead a Busy Pub Kitchen

Hungry Horse - Bra_104; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discounts on food and drink

Greene King Inns discount

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly benefits

Recognition: Refer a friend

Wagestream pay access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s The Halcyon pub is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, drive teams, and ensure consistently high quality. You will lead, train and motivate staff, manage rotas, stock, deliveries and waste while maintaining food safety standards in a busy pub environment.

Join a friendly, hands-on team and help deliver great menus and high standards. This role offers opportunities for development within Greene King’s pub estate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy pub/restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to lead from the front and support the team.
• Strong stock control, ordering and rota planning knowledge.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver consistent quality.
• Plan shifts and rota coverage.
• Manage stock, orders and deliveries to minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
• Ensure operational efficiency and cost control.
• Collaborate with the pub team to deliver great service.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Stock control

Rota planning

Food safety

Team motivation

Job description

Greene King’s The Halcyon pub is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, drive teams, and ensure consistently high quality. You will lead, train and motivate staff, manage rotas, stock, deliveries and waste while maintaining food safety standards in a busy pub environment.

Join a friendly, hands-on team and help deliver great menus and high standards. This role offers opportunities for development within Greene King’s pub estate.