Head Chef in Ower

On-site in Ower·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Greene King

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Our summary

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 a year
About £2,330 - £2,570 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Ower
Contract: Full-time

Greene King is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Ower.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
Menopause Friendly Employer
Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

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.

The role

As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards.

Qualifications

£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

As a Head Chef, you will…

Take the reins in the kitchen, whether you are making decisions or coming up with fresh ways to help the team run better together.
Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential.
Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen

Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets.
Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and getting the best out of your team around you.
A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.
Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

About Greene King

Greene King is a leading pub retailer and brewer, running 2,600 pubs, restaurants and hotels. The company brews its own beers and operates its pubs, restaurants and hotels under a portfolio of brands.

Its brands include Chef & Brewer, Farmhouse Inns, Hungry Horse, Flaming Grill, Greene King Inns, Metropolitan Pub Company and Wacky Warehouse, alongside its breweries and hotels. It also runs a customer app for browsing, booking, ordering and paying, and offers gift cards and free trade wholesale.

Industry: Pubs and restaurants

In their own words

About the company & team

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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