Head Chef Jobs: Find Your Ideal Head Chef Job Today
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!
Latest Head Chef Jobs
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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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sam StaceyAuthor
Sam StaceySalary
£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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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Kat RossAuthor
Kat RossSalary
£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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Kat RossAuthor
Kat RossSalary
£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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Kat RossAuthor
Kat RossSalary
£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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Carol WatsonAuthor
Carol WatsonSalary
£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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Kat RossAuthor
Kat RossSalary
£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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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Caroline AtkinsAuthor
Caroline AtkinsSalary
£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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Kelly BathoAuthor
Kelly BathoSalary
£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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Kat RossAuthor
Kat RossA 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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