Kitchen Manager and Head Chef Jobs
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
£32,000 - £34,000 + Bonus
Location
Griffin (Bowdon)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Chef & Brewer - BRA_101
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Ellie BurrowsAuthor
Ellie BurrowsSalary
£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
Location
Old Rectory (Leybourne)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Pub & Social - BRA_202
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£36,000 - £41,000 + Bonus
Location
Bulls Head (Chiswick)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Chef & Brewer - BRA_101
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Abida PerveenAuthor
Abida PerveenSalary
£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus
Location
Hoy & Helmet (Benfleet)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Pub & Social - BRA_202
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Caroline AtkinsAuthor
Caroline AtkinsSalary
£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus
Location
Rosewood (Burnham-On-Sea)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Hungry Horse - BRA_104
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Caroline AtkinsAuthor
Caroline AtkinsSalary
£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus
Location
Bushel (Bury St Edmunds)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Urban - BRA_209
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Caroline AtkinsAuthor
Caroline AtkinsSalary
£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
Location
Three Horseshoes (Spellbrook)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Chef & Brewer - BRA_101
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
What you'll be doingYou'll take the lead in our kitchen, making sure every service runs smoothly and every dish leaves the kitchen to the standard our customers expect.You'll be responsible for leadin
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£36,000 - £40,000 + Bonus
Location
Good Intent (Hornchurch)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Flaming Grill - BRA_103
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
£36,000 - £40,000 + Bonus
Location
Five Bells (Finchley)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Flaming Grill - BRA_103
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Caroline AtkinsAuthor
Caroline AtkinsSalary
£34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus
Location
Milnes Bar (Edinburgh)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Heritage - BRA_208
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
This is an incredibly exciting time to join us, as Milnes is set to undergo an amazing transformation, with a stunning refurbishment due to start at the end of September.As a Head Chef, you’ll make su
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Carol WatsonAuthor
Carol WatsonSalary
£37,000 - £41,000 + Bonus
Location
Barley Mow (Clifton Hampden)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Chef & Brewer - BRA_101
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Charlotte Insley (She/Her)Author
Charlotte Insley (She/Her)Salary
£32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus
Location
Plum Tree Farm (Blackpool)
Business Area
Kitchen Manager - 500389
Brand
Farmhouse Inns - BRA_102
Hours
Full time
Team Member Sub-Type
Permanent
Compensation grade
GG 9 In Pub
Team Member Type
Employee
Description
As a Head Chef, you’ll make sure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service. You’ll know how to get the best out of your team by encouraging and supporting them to work well togethe
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Carol WatsonAuthor
Carol WatsonA 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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