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Head Chef
About Greene King Pubs
Join us at Greene King pubs, where community is at the heart of everything we do. Our pubs are more than just gathering spaces — they’re a beacon for local communities, offering events, delicious food, and the perfect catch-up over your favoured drink. Steeped in tradition, they provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, always led by a dedicated local team.
**Head Chef – Beechwood (Kings Park)
About the Role
As a Head Chef, you’ll ensure our kitchen runs smoothly during peak service, leading your team to deliver top-tier dishes every time. Your commitment to excellence, teamwork, and flawless service will shape the dining experience for our customers.
You’ll develop new strategies to improve efficiency and quality, fostering a supportive work environment. From daily operations to menu development, you’ll take ownership and inspire others to achieve their best.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen by training, motivating, and mentoring your team to meet and exceed performance goals.
- Set high standards for food quality, portion control, and presentation — every dish delivered to customers must reflect this.
- Coordinate seamlessly with bar and service teams to ensure a smooth workflow and timely meal service.
- Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, food safety, and industry regulations.
- Keep up to date with kitchen innovations, menu trends, and sustainability practices.
- Cover shifts when necessary, collaborating with staff across multiple sites.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
To succeed as Head Chef at Greene King, you’ll need:
- Proven leadership in a high-pressure kitchen environment — with experience training teams and driving performance.
- A deep passion for culinary excellence, prioritising fresh, tasty, and professionally presented meals.
- The ability to adapt quickly, solve problems under pressure, and keep morale high in a busy setting.
- Strong communication and people skills to direct teams effectively while maintaining clear, professional relationships.
- Experience overseeing inventory and stock management to minimise waste and costs.
- Personal commitment to upholding hygiene and safety standards at all times.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Professional chef training with relevant licences (e.g., HACCP, SCHA).
- Proven ability to meet or exceed service targets consistently within a team environment.
- Past experience scaling seasonal menus or implementing cost-effective food programmes.
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What Greene King Offers
We’re proud to invest in our people and recognise the value of rewarding hard work. Here’s what we provide:
- Competitive pay: £32,000 - £36,000 (+ bonus).
- Pension scheme, as part of a supportive benefits package.
- Career progression across all of our brands — as one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship providers, develop your skills at every stage.
- Food & drink discounts:
- 33% off your own purchases across our Greene King brands.
- 15% discount for friends and family on the same offers.
- 50% off rooms at our Greene King Inns and hotels for weekends away.
- Free employee support programs, including:
- Mental health and well-being counselling.
- Financial and legal advice, through our partnership with Wagestream and the employee assistance program (EAP).
- Referral bonus: Earn up to £1,500 when you refer a candidate, and they start with us.
- Retail discounts: Up to 30% off at Superdrug; additional deals with Three Mobile, and more.
Location
Beechwood (Kings Park), BASE DEPARTMENT (06752) – नवम_info 54. daniel.mccartney##
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