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Head Chef
Greene King Pubs – Head Chef Opportunity
About the Role
Join Greene King Pubs, where our community-focused pubs stand as the backbone of local areas, driving events, food experiences, and social connections. We pride ourselves on being both urban and heritage-driven and now offer an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to lead thecharge during a major refurbishment of our Shakespeare pub in Bristol.
We’re investing in creative growth with tradition-based innovation, and this role will blend passion for food with people leadership during a pivotal upgrade.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage kitchen operations during peak service hours, ensuring seamless high-volume efficiency.
- Lead and develop your team with inspirational guidance—foster teamwork to culinary excellence.
- Uphold quality standards, from fresh ingredients to beautifully presented, on-time dishes.
- Maintain strict hygiene and food safety protocols—prioritising team and customer wellbeing.
- Collaborate closely with an established, long-standing management team.
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Core Challenges
- Lead a competent high-performing team through team-building and targeted training strategies.
- excel under pressure—balancing rapid service demands with culinary precision.
- Sustain a consistently elevated gastronomic experience through consistent innovation.
What We’re Looking For
Ideal candidates will possess:
✔ Proven experience managing fast-paced kitchens (Food Service: 4 stars, with Health & Safety compliance). ✔ Ability to train teams to meet and surpass performance benchmarks. ✔ Creativity & adaptability in meeting evolving operator demand alcoholically.
Salary & Packages – £34K - £38K (with performance bonuses)
Bristol: Shakespeare Location
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Employee Perks (Rewarding Your Drive)
🍶 Beer/Drink Discounts
- 33% for you, 15% for your network on all Greene King brands.
🍽️ Food Allowances
- 50% off for you, 25% for them at all Greene King Inns & hotels.
🏨 More Affordability
- Weekend breaks made easier with tiered discounts.
📚 Aspire to Excel
- Top-tier industry-complemented training & apprenticeship opportunities.
🤝 Welcome Collaborations
- Earn up to £1,500 for successful referrals!
💙 Ensembled Care
- Exclusive Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, finances, legal support).
- Maternity & paternity policies, plus menopause-friendly workplace policies.
- Generous pension support.
Bonus: Access your wages upfront via Wagestream. Exclusive retail discounts (e.g., 30% off Superdrug).
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