Head Chef

As Head Chef / Kitchen Manager, you'll be at the heart of the business, responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring every dish meets our standards. You'll combine hands-on kitchen leadership with the commercial know-how needed to deliver a successful food operation. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver their best.
• Taking ownership of food quality, presentation and consistency across every service.
• Keeping the kitchen organised, efficient and ready for busy periods.
• Managing stock, ordering and waste to help control costs and support strong GP performance.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Planning rotas and managing kitchen resources to meet customer demand.
• Coaching and training team members, helping them build their skills and confidence.
• Working closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a great customer experience.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the food offer, grow sales and drive business performance.
• Creating a positive kitchen culture where the team feels supported, motivated and proud of what they deliver., As Kitchen Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark on the food operation, build a team you're proud of and help create the kind of experience that keeps customers coming back., Get a glimpse into a day in the life of our bar and waiting staff! In this video, you'll experience the pace, precision, and personality that go into delivering excellent service-from preparing drinks and taking orders to creating memorable moments for our guests., What you'll be doingAs our Head Chef, you'll take the lead in the kitchen, inspiring your team to deliver fantastic food and consistently high standards.Lead from the front: Motivate, coach and develo, 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 togethe, What's the opportunity?As Head Chef / Kitchen Manager, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, leading your team to deliver consistently great food while identifying opportunities to grow sales, improve, What you'll be doingAs Head Chef, you'll take the lead in the kitchen, bringing passion, organisation and creativity to everything you do.Lead from the front: Inspire, motivate and develop your kitche, What you'll be doingAs Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, bringing your passion for food, leadership skills and commercial awareness together to deliver fantastic results.Lead from the f
  
  We're looking for an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to take ownership of our kitchen, lead from the front and bring out the best in the team. If you're passionate about food, enjoy developing people and know how to keep a kitchen running smoothly, this could be your next opportunity., We're looking for someone who knows their way around a busy kitchen and has the leadership skills to bring a team together., Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.
• Experience working in a busy pub, restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front.
• Strong people-management and communication skills.
• A passion for great food and consistently high standards.
• A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Experience managing stock, waste, labour and kitchen costs.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how the kitchen contributes to the success of the wider business.
• The ability to stay calm, organised and positive during busy services.
• A genuine interest in developing people and helping them progress.
  
  The Testwood, Totton, At The Testwood, we know that great pub food brings people together.
From juicy burgers and hearty pies to indulgent desserts and classic pub favourites, there's something for everyone on our menu. Our spacious beer garden makes us a great place to relax, while our family-friendly and dog-friendly atmosphere means there's always a warm welcome waiting. With Totton on the edge of the New Forest and close to Southampton, we attract a mix of local customers, families and visitors exploring the area., Greene King is the country's leading pub company and brewer. With over 220 years of history and a 39,000-strong team, we're on a mission to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality., Are you looking to jumpstart your career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than Greene King Apprenticeships! Whether you're interested in cheffing it up in the kitchen, pouring crazy cocktails, or leading a team to new heights - this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level. You can get a lot out of an Apprenticeship, so let's dive straight into it: Read More...Everyday Inclusion At Greene King we're setting the bar for Inclusion & Diversity. We are on a journey towards Everyday Inclusion where everyone feels welcome, can thrive and truly belong. With external commitments like the Valuable 500, our Calling Time on Racism manifesto and community partnerships. We have a clear plan based on education, awareness and activity that's already making an impact. We value the diversity of our people and are working to increase this, by joining us on this journey you can help us to shape our future inclusive culture.. Find out more List #1

At Greene King, we're passionate about helping our people build careers they're proud of. You'll have access to:
• Career development opportunities across Greene King and our family of brands.
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• 33% employee discount and 15% for loved ones across our brands.
• 50% employee discount and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity support.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme - up to £1,500.
• Wagestream.
• Retail discounts, including savings with Superdrug and Three Mobile.