Lead Kitchen Maestro: Build a High-Impact Team

Greene King; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on brands

Pension contribution

Wagestream

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring top quality meals and smooth service across peak hours.

You will coach and motivate your team, maintain high hygiene standards, and deliver consistently excellent guest experiences while keeping costs in check.

You'll be responsible for menu creativity, training, and working under pressure to exceed targets, with a focus on teamwork and food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a high performing team.
• Ability to train and develop staff to exceed targets.
• Ability to perform under pressure during a busy service.
• Deliver tasty, well-presented meals to customers every time.
• Good spoken and written English to perform role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team development

Work under pressure

Food presentation

English proficiency

Job description

Greene King is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring top quality meals and smooth service across peak hours.

You will coach and motivate your team, maintain high hygiene standards, and deliver consistently excellent guest experiences while keeping costs in check.

You'll be responsible for menu creativity, training, and working under pressure to exceed targets, with a focus on teamwork and food safety.