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About the Role
As a Head Chef, you’ll ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during busy services, guiding your team to achieve the highest standards for every dish served.
Responsibilities
- Take the reins in the kitchen, making decisions and developing new 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 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
- English proficiency
Location
- Paddington
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Management experience
Salary/Compensations
- £36,000 - £40,000 + Bonus
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension contribution
- Career development opportunities across well-known brands
- 33% discount on food and drink for employee, 15% 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 Greene King Inns and hotels for employee, 25% for loved ones
- Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500
- Wagestream access to wages before payday
- Retail discounts up to 30% at Superdrug and 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.