About the Role
As a Head Chef, you’ll ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during busy services, guiding your team to produce high-quality dishes while maintaining the highest standards.
Responsibilities
- Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and finding ways to improve team efficiency.
- Communicate clearly with the team to deliver high-quality meals to customers on time.
- Recognize and lead the team, maximizing their potential.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations to ensure the well-being of the team and visitors.
Requirements
- Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high-performing team that consistently exceeds targets.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment and motivate the team.
- A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals consistently.
- Skill and willingness to adapt to challenges in a busy kitchen.
- Sufficient spoken and written English for safe role performance and understanding of allergen controls.
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Food presentation
- Adaptability
- Allergen control
Location
- Crayford
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Management experience
Salary/Compensations
- £32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension contribution
- Career development opportunities
- 33% discount on food and drink for employees
- 15% discount on food and drink for loved ones
- Free employee assistance program (mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support)
- Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
- Menopause Friendly Employer
- 50% discount on inns and hotels for employees
- 25% discount on inns and hotels for loved ones
- Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500
- Wagestream access (early wage access)
- Up to 30% retail discount at Superdrug
- Exclusive discounts with Three Mobile
About the Company
- Greene King pubs are community hubs where people gather for events, food, or drinks.
- We aim to create inclusive cultures where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations.
