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
Sneyd Arms (Sneyd Green),Sneyd Green,ST1 6DB
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Greene King Pubs
Hours
Full time
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
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
£31,000 - £35,000 + Bonus
Location
Thatch & Thistle (Nelson),Nelson,BB9 7TZ
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Hungry Horse
Hours
Full time
Location
Nelson
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
Kelly BathoAuthor
Kelly BathoSalary
£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Service Charge
Location
Red Lion (Grantchester),Grantchester,CB3 9NF
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Metropolitan Pub Company
Hours
Full time
Location
Grantchester
Description
As a Sous Chef, you will… Communicate with all the team and develop great working relationships with all team members Take responsibility for ensuring standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintain
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sam StaceyAuthor
Sam StaceySalary
£30,000 - £34,000 + Bonus
Location
Plough Inn (Alsager),Alsager,ST7 2JN
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Pub and Carvery
Hours
Full time
Location
Alsager
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
Salary
£30,000 - £34,000 + Bonus
Location
Ardencaple Hotel (Helensburgh),Rhu,G84 8LA
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Greene King Pubs
Hours
Full time
Location
Helensburgh
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
Carol WatsonAuthor
Carol WatsonSalary
£28,000 - £34,000 + Bonus
Location
Gosling Bridge Inn (Carlisle),Carlisle,CA3 0AT
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Flaming Grill
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
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sarah HumphreysAuthor
Sarah HumphreysSalary
£45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Service Charge
Location
Havelock Tavern (Brook Green),Brook Green,W14 0LS
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sam StaceyAuthor
Sam StaceySalary
£28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus
Location
Duke of Wellington (Hatfield Peverel),Hatfield Peverel,CM3 2EA
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Greene King Pubs
Hours
Full time
Location
Hatfield Peverel
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
Louise MitchellAuthor
Louise MitchellSalary
£28,000 - £30,000 + Bonus
Location
Festival (Edinburgh),Edinburgh,EH3 8BJ
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Greene King Pubs
Hours
Full time
Location
Edinburgh
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
Two Brewers (Chipperfield),Chipperfield,WD4 9BS
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Chef and Brewer
Hours
Full time
Location
Kings Langley
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
Salary
£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus
Location
Golden Lion (York),York,YO1 8BG
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Greene King Pubs
Hours
Full time
Location
York
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
£29,000 - £33,000 + Bonus
Location
Fox (Bury St Edmunds),Bury St Edmunds,IP33 1XX
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Pub and Dining
Hours
Full time
Location
Bury St Edmunds
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
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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