Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef

Qualifications

🚀 What’s the opportunity?

As Kitchen Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside the team to deliver great food and consistently high standards.

You’ll:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead from the front.
• Support, coach and develop the kitchen team, helping everyone perform at their best.
• Maintain consistently high standards across food quality, presentation and service.
• Make sure the kitchen is organised and prepared for every service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and served consistently and to the required standards.
• Learn and develop your knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety and commercial performance.
• Support with stock takes, ordering, stock rotation and wastage.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Ensure allergen controls and kitchen compliance are followed correctly.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team.
• Help prepare the kitchen for busy weekends, family occasions and key trading periods.
• Communicate effectively with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service.
• Help create a positive kitchen culture where everyone works together and supports each other.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and new ideas to the kitchen.
• Get stuck in during busy services and lead by example.

We're not just looking for someone who already knows everything — we're looking for someone who wants to learn.

If you've got the passion, commitment and willingness to put in the effort, we'll support you in developing your skills and growing your career with Greene King.

👊 What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Has some experience working in a professional kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Is passionate about food and wants to develop their kitchen career.
• Is willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility.
• Has a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to put in the effort.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and supporting those around them.
• Takes pride in delivering great-quality food.
• Is organised and able to prioritise during busy services.
• Is keen to develop their knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance.
• Is interested in understanding stock control, wastage and food costs.
• Is confident communicating with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Is hands-on and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
• Can stay calm and focused when things get busy.
• Wants to develop their leadership skills and progress their career with Greene King.

🌟 More than a kitchen. An opportunity to grow.

Winter Stream Farm is a busy, family-friendly pub in a fantastic Bristol location, with great food and plenty of different customer occasions.

We're looking for someone with the passion to learn, the commitment to put in the effort and the ambition to develop.

You'll have the opportunity to build your kitchen knowledge, develop your leadership skills and make your mark as part of the Winter Stream Farm team.

If you're ready to take the next step and grow your career with Greene King, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

🌱 And there’s plenty in it for you...

• Career development opportunities across Greene King.
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• 33% employee discount and 15% discount for loved ones across Greene King brands.
• 50% employee and 25% loved ones discount at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, wellbeing and financial/legal advice.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,500.
• Wagestream – access to your pay as you earn.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile.

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

👨‍🍳 Bring your passion. Put in the effort. Grow with Winter Stream Farm.

Company Description

Winter Stream Farm, Bristol
Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef
Salary - £36,000 - £40,000 + Bonus

👨🍳 Ready to take the next step and grow your kitchen career?

If you're passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team and are ready to learn, develop and take on more responsibility, Winter Stream Farm could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in Bristol, close to Bristol Zoo, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Cabot Circus, Winter Stream Farm is a busy, family-friendly pub with a great mix of local customers and visitors.

With a fantastic food offer, a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of customer occasions throughout the week, we're looking for someone who can bring the passion, put in the effort and grow with us.

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Job Description

🍽️ Why Winter Stream Farm?

Winter Stream Farm is all about great food, great value and great family experiences.

Our menu features customer favourites including carveries, succulent steaks and traditional fish & chips, alongside dedicated children's dishes and delicious cakes baked in-house.

There's plenty happening outside the kitchen too, with a fully stocked bar, beer garden, weekly offers, free Wi-Fi, on-site parking and EV charging.

It's a pub where families, friends and local customers can enjoy a great meal and a relaxed experience - and the kitchen plays a huge part in making that happen.

We're looking for someone who wants to learn, develop their skills and make a real contribution to the kitchen team.