Pub Kitchen Manager & Head Chef — Lead & Elevate Food

Greene King; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discounts

Greene King Inns

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly benefits

Recognition

Financial wellbeing

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Star, Chalton, part of Greene King, is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring top quality dishes and an organised, motivated team. You’ll drive food standards and guest satisfaction, while managing stock, waste and costs to support strong commercial performance.

As Kitchen Manager you’ll plan rotas, prep and service, uphold food safety and allergen controls, and foster collaboration with front-of-house to deliver an excellent guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a busy kitchen.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to lead by example.
• Passion for great food and consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: motivate, coach and develop your kitchen team.
• Deliver great food: maintain quality, presentation and portion control.
• Run an efficient kitchen: manage stock, ordering, waste and labour costs.
• Plan for success: organise rotas, prep and service during busy periods.
• Maintain high standards: food safety, allergen management and cleanliness.
• Work as one team: build strong relationships with General Manager and front-of-house.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Hands-on leadership

Passion for great food

Stock control

Organisational skills

Food safety knowledge

Team development

Job description

The Star, Chalton, part of Greene King, is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring top quality dishes and an organised, motivated team. You’ll drive food standards and guest satisfaction, while managing stock, waste and costs to support strong commercial performance.

As Kitchen Manager you’ll plan rotas, prep and service, uphold food safety and allergen controls, and foster collaboration with front-of-house to deliver an excellent guest experience.