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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

£35,000 to £38,000 + Bonus

Location

Ye Olde Windsor Castle (Little Bookham)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Chef & Brewer - BRA_101

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

As part of a secondment, you will receive a £400 additional responsibility payment per period, giving you the opportunity to gain new experiences and develop your skills in different roles or areas of

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Head Chef - Live In Available

Salary

£37,000 - £41,000 + Bonus

Location

Kings Arms (Sandford-On-Thames)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Chef & Brewer - BRA_101

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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Sarah  Hall-Adams Apply now Saved
Head Chef

Salary

£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

Location

Bishops Mill (Salisbury)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Heritage - BRA_208

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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Head Chef

Salary

£36,000 - £40,000 + Bonus

Location

Flying Horse (Heald Green)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Hungry Horse - BRA_104

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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01/01/0001

Caroline  Atkins Apply now Saved
Head Chef

Salary

£31,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Location

Castle Hotel (Kirby Muxloe)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Chef & Brewer - BRA_101

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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01/01/0001

Abida Perveen

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Abida Perveen
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Head Chef

Salary

£39,000 - £43,000 + Bonus

Location

Wallace Well Farm (Glasgow)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Farmhouse Inns - BRA_102

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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Carol Watson

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Carol Watson
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Head Chef (Live in available)

Salary

£31,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Location

Station (Stoneleigh)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Pub & Social - BRA_202

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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Abida Perveen

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Abida Perveen
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Head Chef

Salary

£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Location

Court Leet (Bromsgrove)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Hungry Horse - BRA_104

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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01/01/0001

Caroline  Atkins Apply now Saved
Head Chef

Salary

£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

Location

Shakespeare (Bristol)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Heritage - BRA_208

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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01/01/0001

Sarah  Hall-Adams Apply now Saved
Head Chef

Salary

£33,000 - £37,000 + Bonus

Location

Old Bell (Harpenden)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Chef & Brewer - BRA_101

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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01/01/0001

Caroline  Atkins Apply now Saved
Head Chef

Salary

£31,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Location

Station (Hove)

Business Area

Kitchen Manager - 500389

Brand

Urban - BRA_209

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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Abida Perveen

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Abida Perveen
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Head Chef

Salary

£44,000 - £48,000 + Bonus

Location

Anchor (Cambridge)

Business Area

Head Chef - 500268

Brand

Metro Pub Co - BRA_302

Hours

Full time

Team Member Sub-Type

Permanent

Team Member Type

Employee

Description

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

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Lauren  Rae

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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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