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
Upto £14.00 per hour + Tips
Location
Holly Bush (Lichfield) , Lichfield , WS14 0QA
Business Area
Kitchen Team Leader
Brand
Chef and Brewer
Hours
Full time
Location
Shenstone
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£30,500 - £33,500 + Bonus
Location
Rookery Wood Farm (Crewe) , Crewe , CW1 6NE
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Farmhouse Inns
Hours
Full time
Location
Crewe
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
Salary
£30,000 - £33,000 + Bonus
Location
Mount Pleasant (Walsgrave on Sowe) , Walsgrave On Sowe , CV2 2EU
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Hungry Horse
Hours
Full time
Location
Coventry
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
Author
Varsha OdedraAuthor
Varsha OdedraSalary
Upto £14.50 per hour
Location
Old Bell (Harpenden) , Harpenden , AL5 3BN
Business Area
Kitchen Team Leader
Brand
Chef and Brewer
Hours
Full time
Location
Harpenden
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Upto £13.00 per hour
Location
Bold Forester (Southsea) , Southsea , PO4 0JW
Business Area
Kitchen Team Leader
Brand
Greene King Pubs
Hours
Full time
Location
Portsmouth
Description
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Leader to join our bustling kitchen in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. As a vital member of our culinary team, you will play a crucial role in e
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Upto £14.00 per hour + Tips
Location
Running Horse Inn (Bewdley) , Bewdley , DY12 2QP
Business Area
Kitchen Team Leader
Brand
Chef and Brewer
Hours
Full time
Location
Bewdley
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Upto £12.50 per hour
Location
Sneyd Arms (Sneyd Green) , Sneyd Green , ST1 6DB
Business Area
Kitchen Team Leader
Brand
Greene King Pubs
Hours
Full time
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Description
As a Chef, 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 of your entire
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£258.00 - 343.20 per week
Location
Antelope (Poole), BH15 1BP
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/243016
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
Location
Bushel (Bury St Edmunds) , Bury St Edmunds , IP33 1SN
Business Area
Kitchen Manager
Brand
Greene King Pubs
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Ellie BurrowsAuthor
Ellie BurrowsSalary
£258.00 - 343.20 per week
Location
Coach & Horses (Wimborne), BH21 1QB
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/243005
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£348 - 460 per week
Location
George Inn (Bathampton), BA2 6TR
Business Area
Chef Apprenticeships
Brand
Chef and Brewer
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/243003
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Service Charge
Location
Mitre (Holland Park) , London , W11 3QY
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Sam StaceyAuthor
Sam StaceyA 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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