With free Wi-Fi, disabled facilities and EV charging, we're focused on making sure everyone feels welcome. Qualifications What's the opportunity? As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in the overall success of the pub. You'll:

Lead the kitchen team from the front, setting clear expectations and maintaining high standards.
Take ownership of food quality, consistency and presentation across every service.
Coach, motivate and develop the kitchen team, helping everyone perform at their best.
Create a positive and well-organised kitchen environment.
Ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and in line with all food safety and health & safety requirements.
Manage stock takes, ordering, stock rotation and wastage effectively.
Monitor food costs and GP to ensure the kitchen operates commercially.
Work closely with the General Manager to drive the food offer and overall business performance.
Ensure the kitchen is prepared for busy periods, sporting occasions, live music and key events.
Help maximise sales through great food, consistency and excellent execution.
Bring ideas and creativity to the kitchen while understanding what works for the local customer.
Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance.
Lead busy services with confidence and keep the team focused when the pressure is on.

Has proven experience leading a kitchen, ideally within a busy pub or branded hospitality environment.
Has a strong understanding of day-to-day kitchen operations.
Is passionate about food and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards.
Leads from the front and is comfortable being hands-on during service.
Has strong people-management and communication skills.
Knows how to coach, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
Has excellent knowledge of food safety, health & safety and kitchen compliance.
Is confident managing stock takes, stock rotation, ordering and wastage.
Understands food GP and the commercial side of running a kitchen.
Is organised, resilient and able to stay calm during busy services.
Understands the importance of consistency in a high-volume pub environment.
Enjoys working as part of the wider management team.
Has the ambition to grow the food business and continue developing their own career.

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Snooty Fox, Three Bridges
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.
Stream - access to your pay as you earn.
Retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile.

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