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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

Kitchen Team Leader

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

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Head Chef

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

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Head Chef

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

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

Varsha  Odedra

Author

Varsha Odedra
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Kitchen Team Leader

Salary

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

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Kitchen Team Leader

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

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Kitchen Team Leader

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

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Chef

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

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Apprentice Chef

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

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Head Chef

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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01/01/0001

Ellie  Burrows

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Ellie Burrows
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Apprentice Chef

Salary

£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

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Apprentice Chef

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

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Sous Chef

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

Sam Stacey

Author

Sam Stacey
Sam Stacey

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Sam Stacey
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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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