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Head Chef
Head Chef – Greene King Pubs
About the Role
Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple.
Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy:
- Events tailored for the community
- A feast of lovingly cooked food
- A quick catch up with friends over a drink
Responsibilities
As a Head Chef, you’ll ensure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll:
- Optimise team performance, getting the very best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them
- Ensure every dish served is of the highest possible standards
- Manage and lead a busy kitchen environment
Key Qualifying Stances
As a Head Chef, you should be able to:
- Take charge in the kitchen with decisions and innovative ideas to improve operational efficiency
- Communicate clearly with your team to deliver high-quality meals on time to our customers
- Leather the team effectively by understanding individual strengths and maximising their full potential
- Maintain hygiene and safety regulations to ensure care for your team and all visitors
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You’ll bring the following to the kitchen:
- Proven experience managing a busy kitchen
- Skills in training and developing high-performing teams that consistently outperform targets
- The ability to work under pressure, producing optimal results as part of a well-oiling team
- Exceptional attention to detail to deliver tasty and visually appealing meals to customers
- A desire to adapt to and take on challenges associated with a demanding kitchen environment
Rewards & Benefits
We appreciate our team’s hard work, offering:
Remuneration
- Competitive salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (plus bonus)
Career Growth
- Opportunities for career progression across our well-known brands
- Industry-leading apprenticeship programs supporting training and development at every career stage
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Financial Benefits
- 33% discount for you on all Greene King brands products, with 15% for your loved ones
- Discounts on Greene King Inns and Hotels: 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones – enjoy weekend stays at a fraction of the cost.
Wellbeing Support
- Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support
- Family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
- Menopause-friendly employer
Perks & Incentive
- Refer a friend: Earn up to £1,500 when a successful placement from your referral!
Convenient Benefits
- Wagestream: Access wages before payday
- Up to 30% discount at Superdrug
- Exclusive mobile discounts through Three Mobile
Location
Dept. L4/House: White Horse (Swinton) - Postcode: 06954
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