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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!


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Latest Head Chef Jobs

Sous Chef

Salary

£26,500 - £39,000 + Bonus + Service Charge

Location

Tulse Hill Hotel (Tulse Hill) , Tulse Hill , SE24 9AY

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Metropolitan Pub Company

Hours

Full time

Location

London

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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Thomas Newell

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Apprentice Chef

Salary

£281.25 - 325.00 per week

Location

Twynersh (Chertsey), KT16 9EJ

Business Area

Chef Apprenticeships

Brand

Hungry Horse

Hours

Full time

Description

As a Chef apprentice, your passion for all things food and the desire to make the perfect dish every time is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving dur

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VA/244218

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Head Chef

Salary

£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Location

Halcyon (Peterborough) , Peterborough , PE3 9TT

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Hungry Horse

Hours

Full time

Location

Peterborough

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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01/01/0001

Kelly Batho

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Kelly Batho
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Head Chef

Salary

£30,000 - £33,000 + Bonus

Location

Man on the Moon (Ipswich) , Ipswich , IP1 6QX

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Ipswich

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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01/01/0001

Kelly Batho

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Kelly Batho
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Head Chef

Salary

£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

Location

Greengage (Bury St Edmunds) , Bury St Edmunds , IP32 6DE

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Hungry Horse

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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01/01/0001

Kelly Batho

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Kelly Batho
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Kelly Batho
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Head Chef

Salary

£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Location

Counting House (Dumbarton) , Dumbarton , G82 1LS

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Dumbarton

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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01/01/0001

Carol Watson

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Carol Watson
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Kitchen Team Leader

Salary

Upto £13.50 per hour

Location

Sunbeam (Wolverhampton) , Wolverhampton , WV1 1LD

Business Area

Kitchen Team Leader

Brand

Hungry Horse

Hours

Full time

Location

Wolverhampton

Description

As a Kitchen Team leader, you will…Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectationsMaintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety

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01/01/0001

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Apprentice Chef

Salary

£200.00 - 305.25 per week

Location

Red Lion (Adderbury), OX17 3NG

Business Area

Chef Apprenticeships

Brand

Greene King

Hours

Full time

Description

As a Chef apprentice, your passion for all things food and the desire to make the perfect dish every time is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving dur

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VA/244196

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Bar and Waiting Apprentice

Salary

£240.00 - 366.30 per week

Location

Bell (Shottery), CV37 9HD

Business Area

Bar and waiting Apprenticeships

Brand

Greene King

Hours

Full time

Description

Bar and waiting apprentice As a bar and waiting apprentice, you will be key to creating unforgettable moments for customers, whether you’re putting a smile on customers’ faces or recommending meals of

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VA/243841

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01/01/0001

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Apprentice Chef

Salary

£280.00 - 427.35 per week

Location

Flyer (Chelmsford), CM1 4UU

Business Area

Chef Apprenticeships

Brand

Greene King

Hours

Full time

Description

As a Chef apprentice, your passion for all things food and the desire to make the perfect dish every time is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving dur

Reference

VA/244186

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Apprentice Chef

Salary

£200.00 - 305.25 per week

Location

War Horse (Chorley), PR7 7JD

Business Area

Chef Apprenticeships

Brand

Hungry Horse

Hours

Full time

Description

As a Chef apprentice, your passion for all things food and the desire to make the perfect dish every time is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving dur

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VA/244114

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01/01/0001

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Bar and Waiting Apprentice

Salary

£200.00 - 305.25 per week

Location

Golden Hind (Cambridge), CB4 1SP

Business Area

Bar and waiting Apprenticeships

Brand

Greene King

Hours

Full time

Description

Bar and waiting apprentice As a bar and waiting apprentice, you will be key to creating unforgettable moments for customers, whether you’re putting a smile on customers’ faces or recommending meals of

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VA/244195

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01/01/0001

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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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