Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

What's the opportunity?

With live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, a welcoming atmosphere and a beer garden for sunnier days, we're a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. As Kitchen Manager / Head Chef, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our kitchen, ensuring the team is organised, the food is consistently great and the operation runs efficiently.

About Greene King

From stacked burgers and our classic Chicken New Yorker to tasty wings, sharers and a menu full of family favourites, there's something for everyone.

Greene King is one of the UK's leading pub companies and brewers, with over 220 years of history and a team of around 39,000 people.

We're passionate about pouring happiness into lives and becoming the pride of great British hospitality. 🚀 Ready to take the lead?

If you're an organised, hands-on kitchen leader who knows how to manage stock, plan rotas and bring a team together, The Halcyon could be the perfect next step.

If you know your way around a busy kitchen, enjoy supporting and developing a team, and have the organisation skills to keep everything running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

With a good kitchen team already in place, including a Kitchen Team Leader, this is a great opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional to take ownership, lead from the front and help keep our food and standards at their best. #LI-SO1

Responsibilities

• The Halcyon is a lively Hungry Horse pub, serving generous portions of great-value pub favourites.
• Leading your team: Support, motivate and organise the kitchen team, setting a positive example and helping colleagues develop their skills.
• Plan shifts effectively to ensure the kitchen is covered and ready for service.
• Manage ordering, stock levels and deliveries to ensure the kitchen has what it needs while minimising waste.
• Maintain quality, consistency and presentation across our Hungry Horse menu.
• Organise preparation and service, making the most of our kitchen space and resources.
• Ensure food safety, allergen procedures and kitchen cleanliness are always a priority.
• Keep an eye on costs, waste and kitchen performance to support the success of the pub.

Requirements

• What we're looking for We're looking for someone with previous kitchen management experience, or a strong background in a senior kitchen role, who understands what it takes to run a kitchen successfully.
• Experience working in a busy pub, restaurant or similar kitchen environment.
• The confidence to lead from the front and support a team.
• Good knowledge of stock control, ordering and rota planning.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead.
• A passion for great food and maintaining consistent standards.
• An understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work well with others.
• You'll be joining a small kitchen with a good team already in place, so we're looking for someone who can build on those foundations, provide clear direction and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
• What's in it for you?

Preferred

• The Halcyon, Peterborough Kitchen Manager / Head Chef Salary - £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus Ready to lead a great kitchen team and serve up something special?

Benefits

• At Greene King, we believe in rewarding our teams and helping them build careers they can be proud of.
• Training, apprenticeships and opportunities to progress across Greene King.
• 33% off food and drink in our pubs, plus 15% off for friends and family.
• 50% off stays and 25% off for friends and family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced policies to support you through life's important moments.
• Recommend a friend and earn up to £1,500.
• Access to Wagestream to help manage your pay.
• Retail discounts, including Superdrug and Three Mobile.
• Bring your experience.
• Support your team.
• Make The Halcyon yours.
• We're looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to join The Halcyon, just outside Peterborough town centre.