Head Chef - Live In Available

What you'll be doing

As Head Chef, you'll take the lead in the kitchen, bringing passion, organisation and creativity to everything you do.

• Lead from the front: Inspire, motivate and develop your kitchen team, creating a positive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Deliver great food: Serve up delicious, consistent dishes that keep our customers coming back for more.

• Keep standards sizzling: Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

• Own your kitchen: Manage stock, control food costs, minimise waste and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly.

• Make it happen: Keep your team organised and ready to deliver, even during our busiest services.

• Grow your team: Coach and support your chefs, helping them build their skills and confidence.

Head Chef – The Old Grey Mare, Hull

£31,000 – £35,000 per annum | Live-In Accommodation Available

Ready to bring the heat to the kitchen?

Are you a passionate Head Chef who loves creating great food, leading a team and delivering dishes that keep customers coming back for more? Then it’s time to turn up the heat at The Old Grey Mare, part of our Flaming Grill family!

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, bring our menu to life and make every plate count.

Located in Hull, The Old Grey Mare is a welcoming pub and hotel serving up bold flavours, flame-grilled favourites and classic pub food. With live sport, a friendly atmosphere and a great-value menu, there’s always something happening here!

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.

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What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings energy, passion and pride to the kitchen.

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy pub, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.

• A genuine passion for food, quality and delivering a great customer experience.

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.

• A good understanding of food safety, stock control and kitchen costs.

• A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to motivate and develop others.

• A positive attitude and the drive to keep improving.

Most importantly, you'll lead by example, enjoy being part of a team and take pride in every dish that leaves your kitchen.