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Cooking up a Storm

As a Kitchen Manager, you love the heat of a kitchen and feel at home with its fast-moving demands. Your leadership skills are sizzling, and you can inspire your team to pull together and cook mouthwatering dishes that delight customers and turn them into regulars. You’re hot on hygiene with plenty of experience leading kitchen team members as they make and serve orders to meet the high standards of hungry customers.​​


So, if you're ready to turn up the heat on your career, check out our latest Kitchen Manager and Head Chef jobs below. Or, if you're looking for something different, use the quick links below. Let’s get cooking!


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Latest Head Chef Jobs

Head Chef

Salary

£28,000 - £30,000 + Bonus

Location

Nabb Inn (Hucknall),Hucknall,NG15 6NT

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Hucknall

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Head Chef - Live-In

Salary

£28,000 - £34,000 + Bonus

Location

Overstone Manor (Sywell),Sywell,NN6 0BB

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Pub and Carvery

Hours

Full time

Location

Northampton

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Kitchen Manager

Salary

£33,000 - £37,000 + Bonus

Location

Dickens Tavern (Paddington),Paddington,W2 1HH

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

London

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Head Chef

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Service Charge

Location

Prince Bonaparte (Paddington),London,W2 5BE

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Metropolitan Pub Company

Hours

Full time

Location

London

Description

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 orde

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Sam Stacey

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Head Chef

Salary

£28,000 - £30,000 + Bonus

Location

Merlin (Swindon),Swindon,SN1 3AF

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Swindon

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Kat  Ross

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Head Chef

Salary

£33,000 - £37,000 + Bonus

Location

Hatherley (Cheltenham),Cheltenham,GL51 6HT

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Cheltenham

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Kat  Ross

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Head Chef

Salary

£28,000 - £30,000 + Bonus

Location

Sussex Yeoman (Goring-By-Sea),Goring-By-Sea,BN12 6JN

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Hungry Horse

Hours

Full time

Location

Goring-by-Sea

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Kat  Ross

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Head Chef - Live in

Salary

£29,000 - £33,000 + Bonus

Location

Turf Tavern (Carlisle),Carlisle,CA1 1JG

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Hungry Horse

Hours

Full time

Location

Carlisle

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Carol Watson

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Head Chef - Live in

Salary

£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

Location

Bull (Otford),Otford,TN14 5PG

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Otford

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Kat  Ross

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Kitchen Manager

Salary

£29,000 - £33,000 + Bonus

Location

Rose Inn (Great Wakering),Great Wakering,SS3 0PY

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Great Wakering

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Head Chef

Salary

£30,500 - £33,500 + Bonus

Location

Two Henrys (Shrewsbury),Battlefield,SY4 3EQ

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Pub and Grill

Hours

Full time

Location

Shrewsbury

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Kelly  Batho

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Head Chef - Live In

Salary

£28,000 - £34,000 + Bonus

Location

Red Lion (Adderbury),Adderbury,OX17 3NG

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Pub and Dining

Hours

Full time

Location

Adderbury

Description

As a Kitchen Manager, 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 i

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Kat  Ross

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Kat Ross
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A Day in the Life of a Head Chef...

You’re hot on hygiene with plenty of experience leading kitchen team members as they make and serve orders to meet the high standards of hungry customers. Now, join the Greene King team for a rewarding leadership career with one of Britain’s best-loved hospitality brands.


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Head Chef...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does a head chef earn?

In the UK, the salary for head chefs varies significantly based on the establishment, location, and experience.

What qualifications does a head chef need?

While talent and experience are often paramount, specific qualifications can benefit aspiring head chefs in the UK:


1. Formal Culinary Training: Many head chefs have diplomas or degrees from culinary institutes or colleges.
2. NVQs/SVQs: Qualifications in Professional Cookery, which can be levels 1-3, are beneficial.
3. Apprenticeships: Completing a chef apprenticeship can provide invaluable hands-on experience.
4. Advanced Diplomas: Advanced diplomas in culinary arts can be advantageous for those aiming for high-end establishments.
5. Experience: Several years of kitchen experience, progressing through various roles, is usually required..

What is the highest rank of chef?

The title for the most senior chef will probably change depending on which kitchen you step into. Here at Greene King, it's our Head Chefs and Kitchen Managers who keep the kitchen's heartbeat steady and the flavours dancing!

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