Head Chef

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 together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards. 

SALARY. £50,000 - £53,000 Plus bonus

Ready to lead a kitchen that never stands still?

If you thrive on volume, love delivering brilliant food and know how to bring the best out of a team, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

The iconic Anchor, Bankside is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Kitchen Manager to take the lead in one of our standout London pub locations.

This is no ordinary kitchen management role. It's an opportunity to lead a high-performing operation, make a real commercial impact and deliver fantastic food experiences in a buzzing London riverside pub.

What's the opportunity?

You'll take ownership of the kitchen, setting the standard for food quality, consistency and pace while creating a positive, high-energy environment where your team can thrive.

From busy service periods to developing your people, managing costs and driving sales, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark on a kitchen where no two days are the same.

 Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink. 

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

What we're looking for

• A proven leader who knows how to motivate, develop and inspire a kitchen team.
• A high-volume operator who stays calm under pressure and leads from the front when service gets busy.
• Commercially switched on, with a strong understanding of GP, labour, stock control, waste and kitchen profitability.
• Passionate about great food, delivering quality and consistency with every plate.
• Serious about standards, with food safety, hygiene and compliance always front of mind.
• A team player who works closely with the General Manager to drive the overall success of the pub.

What's in it for you?

• £50,000–£53,000 salary, plus bonus.
• The chance to lead a flagship pub kitchen with significant food sales.
• A high-profile role where your leadership and commercial impact really matter.
• The opportunity to build, develop and shape a great kitchen team.
• A fast-paced, rewarding environment in the heart of London.#LI-CA1