Head Chef
Greene King
Head Chef
Greene King
Pub operator and brewer with brands
What’s the opportunity?
As Kitchen Manager, you’ll take the lead in our kitchen, bringing great food, strong organisation and a positive team spirit to every service.
Lead from the front: Motivate, develop and support your kitchen team, creating a positive environment where everyone can do their best.
Serve great food: Deliver consistently high-quality dishes, from our much-loved carvery to the wider pub menu.
Keep standards high: Take ownership of food safety, hygiene, allergens and kitchen cleanliness.
Run a successful kitchen: Manage stock, ordering, waste, rotas and labour costs to keep everything running smoothly.
Make service count: Plan ahead, stay calm during busy periods and ensure every guest receives great food and service.
Work as one team: Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a brilliant pub experience.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys developing people and takes pride in running a well-organised kitchen.
You’ll ideally have experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role, with the confidence to lead a team and the commercial awareness to manage a kitchen effectively.
You’ll also bring:
A hands-on approach and a passion for great food.
Strong leadership and team-development skills.
Good organisation, planning and communication.
An understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
The ability to manage costs, reduce waste and maintain standards during busy services.
What’s in it for you?
At Greene King, we believe in helping our people grow, succeed and enjoy what they do.
Career development: Access to training, apprenticeships and opportunities to progress across Greene King.
Discounts: 33% off at Greene King pubs for you and 15% for friends and family.
More savings: Access to discounts across Greene King Inns, plus offers with selected retailers.
Financial wellbeing: Access to Wagestream to help you manage your pay.
Support when you need it: Employee Assistance Programme and family-friendly benefits.
Recommend a friend: Earn up to £1,500 when you introduce someone to Greene King.
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.
Ready to make your mark?
If you’re a passionate kitchen leader who loves bringing people together over great food, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your experience, develop your team and help make The Beach a destination guests want to return to.
Bring your passion. Lead your kitchen. Make every plate count at The Beach!
Salary Range (Advertising): £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
Compensation Grade: GG 9 In Pub
Salary for Advertising: £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
Pay Range: £31,000.00 - £41,000.00
Pub operator and brewer with brands
Greene King runs about 2,600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK, combining brewing and pub experiences under one group. It brews beers at its Westgate and Belhaven sites and operates brands including Greene King pubs, Destination Brands (Hungry Horse, Chef & Brewer, Farmhouse Inns, Flaming Grill) and Ventures (Hickory’s, Premium, Hotels), plus tenanted and Hive Franchise pubs. Guests visit for drinks and meals, while the brewing arm supplies many own labels such as Greene King IPA and Belhaven Best. The company aims to pour happiness into lives and be the Nation’s Most Loved Pub Brand by delivering reliable experiences to customers, pub partners, suppliers and communities.
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