Lead Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Build a Thriving Team

Greene King; Darrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Wagestream – access to your pay as you

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef for the Darrington hotel and pub. You will lead the kitchen, develop a small team, and implement high standards with a focus on food quality and safety.

With a salary of £35,000–£39,000 plus bonus, you’ll manage stock, costs and drive the pub’s food-led success across hotel and restaurant. This role sits at the heart of the local hospitality operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a busy kitchen in pub/hotel or similar food-led operation.
• Strong leadership and recruitment skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, health & safety and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and own the kitchen operations.
• Build and develop a strong kitchen team as recruitment continues.
• Work with Kitchen Team Leader and management to maintain an organized operation.
• Set clear expectations and ensure roles are understood.
• Maintain high standards across food quality, presentation and service.
• Ensure smooth, safe and efficient services.
• Coach and develop staff to build skills and confidence.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, rotation and wastage.
• Maintain food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Monitor costs and contribute to a commercially successful kitchen.
• Prepare kitchen for busy periods and key events.
• Collaborate with General Manager to hit food and commercial goals.

Skills

Busy kitchen management

People leadership

Team development

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Greene King is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef for the Darrington hotel and pub. You will lead the kitchen, develop a small team, and implement high standards with a focus on food quality and safety.

With a salary of £35,000–£39,000 plus bonus, you’ll manage stock, costs and drive the pub’s food-led success across hotel and restaurant. This role sits at the heart of the local hospitality operation.