Head Chef

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 the business. Where secondments are agreed, you will retain your substantive role, providing the reassurance of a position to return to.

Opportunities for development
We are committed to developing talent across Greene King and actively welcome applications from individuals looking to take the next step in their career. Whether you are seeking a promotion or broader leadership experience, Gateway provides a platform to grow, stretch your capabilities, and progress within the business.

Reward package
We offer a competitive and rewarding package that recognises the contribution of our leaders. This includes both financial rewards including a £500 handover bonus if you remain in pub and an on target bonus of £2000 with broader benefits designed to support wellbeing, development, and long-term career success.

At Greene King, leaders at every level play a critical role in driving our success — and Gateway is central to that ambition.
Gateway is a key part of our operating model, bringing together our Area Managers and Pub Leadership Teams to deliver strong, consistent performance across our pubs. It is designed to support collaboration, strengthen leadership, and drive meaningful change at a local level. Through Gateway, teams are empowered to take ownership, adapt to evolving customer needs, and maximise the potential of each pub.

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…

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 order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, understanding how to maximise their potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the care of your entire team and visitors.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training and developing a high performing team who constantly exceed targets.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and getting the best out of your team around you.
• A keen eye for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges whilst working in a busy kitchen.