Head Chef

Why the Two Brewers?

From hearty pub classics and our popular Sunday roasts to relaxed drinks in the beer garden, we're proud to offer our customers a genuine home-away-from-home experience. Our kitchen already has a strong and experienced team who know their roles and understand the operation . What we're looking for now is the right leader to bring everyone together, maintain our standards and take the kitchen into its next chapter. And with a refit planned for Period 1 next year , this is an exciting time to join the business and play an important part in what comes next.

What’s the opportunity? As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen and be responsible for leading the team and maintaining the standards our customers expect.

About Greene King

• The Two Brewers combines everything you want from a traditional country pub — great food, welcoming hospitality and plenty of character.
• CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations.
• We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team from the front and set clear expectations.
• Bring the team together , creating a positive, focused and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Maintain consistently high standards across food quality, presentation and service.
• Coach, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure everyone understands their responsibilities and works effectively together.
• Take ownership of kitchen operations and ensure every service runs smoothly.
• Manage stock takes, ordering, stock rotation and wastage.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Monitor food costs and GP to ensure the kitchen operates commercially.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider management team to drive the business forward.
• Ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for busy pub and hotel trade.
• Help maximise opportunities across pub dining, hotel guests and Sunday roasts.
• Lead busy services confidently and remain calm and organised under pressure.
• Bring fresh ideas and experience to help develop the food operation.
• Play a key role in preparing the team and kitchen for the upcoming refit.
• Is confident taking ownership of the kitchen and leading a team.
• Leads from the front and is comfortable being hands-on during service.
• Has a firm but fair approach to leadership.
• Knows how to motivate, coach and develop a kitchen team.
• Takes pride in maintaining consistently high standards.
• Is organised and able to plan effectively around busy services.
• Has the experience and confidence to make decisions and set clear expectations.
• Wants to develop their career and make a genuine impact with Greene King.
• Lead the team.
• Raise the standards.
• Shape what comes next.
• The Two Brewers already has a strong foundation and an experienced kitchen team .
• Now we need someone who can provide the leadership to bring it all together.
• With a busy pub and hotel operation, around 80% occupancy across 20 bedrooms and a refit on the horizon, there's plenty of opportunity for the right person to make their mark.
• If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef who is ready to take ownership, lead from the front and drive a kitchen forward , this could be your next move.
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships.
• Enhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and Three Mobile. 🍽️ Bring your experience.
• Lead the team.
• Take the Two Brewers forward.
• If you're ready to lead a strong kitchen team, maintain exceptional standards and help shape the next chapter of a much-loved country pub and hotel, we'd love to hear from you.
• The Two Brewers, Chipperfield Kitchen Manager / Head Chef Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 + Bonus Ready to lead a strong kitchen into its next chapter?
• If you're an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef who knows how to lead from the front, bring a team together and maintain exceptional standards , we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Two Brewers in Chipperfield.
• Set in the beautiful village of Chipperfield, the Two Brewers is a Grade II listed country pub and hotel full of character, history and opportunity.
• With 20 hotel bedrooms, around 80% occupancy and a busy pub operation , food is at the heart of what we do.
• We're looking for an experienced chef who can take ownership of the kitchen and help drive the business forward. #LI-SO1

Requirements

• This is not about coming in and changing everything for the sake of it.
• The team is already strong — they need an experienced leader who can bring them together, set the direction and drive the kitchen forward.
• What we’re looking for We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef who: Has proven experience leading a busy kitchen.
• Ideally has experience within a pub, hotel or similar food-led hospitality environment .
• Has strong communication and people-management skills.
• Has excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Is confident managing stock, GP, ordering, rotation and wastage.
• Is commercially aware and wants to help grow the business.

Benefits

• And there’s plenty in it for you...
• Career development opportunities across Greene King.
• 33% employee discount and 15% discount for loved ones across Greene King brands.
• 50% employee and 25% loved ones discount at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, wellbeing and financial/legal advice.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,500.
• Wagestream – access to your pay as you earn.