Head Chef

Qualifications

• Take ownership of the kitchen and lead from the front.
• Build and develop a strong kitchen team as recruitment continues.
• Work closely with the Kitchen Team Leader and wider management team to create a well-organised kitchen operation.
• Set clear expectations and make sure everyone understands their role and responsibilities.
• Maintain consistently high standards across food quality, presentation and service.
• Ensure every service runs smoothly, efficiently and safely.
• Lead, coach and develop the team, helping people build their skills and confidence.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, stock rotation and wastage effectively.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Monitor food GP and costs, helping to deliver a commercially successful kitchen.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for busy services, weekends and key trading occasions.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team to achieve the pub's food and commercial goals.
• Help maximise opportunities across the hotel, pub, restaurant and events.
• Bring ideas and energy to improve the kitchen operation and customer experience.
• Build a positive kitchen culture where people know what's expected and take pride in what they deliver.
• Has proven experience managing a busy kitchen, ideally within a pub, hotel or similar food-led operation.
• Is confident taking ownership and leading a kitchen team.
• Has experience recruiting, training, coaching and developing kitchen colleagues.
• Is a strong people leader who knows how to bring a team together.
• Can set clear expectations and maintain high standards.
• Has strong knowledge of food safety, allergens, health & safety and kitchen compliance.
• Understands stock control, ordering, stock rotation, wastage and food GP.
• Is commercially aware and understands how the kitchen contributes to the wider business.
• Can organise and prioritise effectively during busy services.
• Is calm, hands-on and confident when the pressure is on.
• Takes genuine pride in delivering great-quality, well-presented food.
• Has strong communication skills and works well with the wider management team.
• Isn't afraid to get stuck in and lead by example.
• Wants to make a real impact and develop their career with Greene King.