Head Chef

What's the opportunity?

As Kitchen Manager, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, bringing strong leadership, commercial awareness and a passion for great food.

• Lead a large kitchen operation: Oversee a busy food service, ensuring the team is organised, prepared and ready to deliver.

• Inspire and develop your team: Build a positive kitchen culture, coach your people and support their development.

• Deliver exceptional food: Maintain high standards across our carvery, main menu and freshly prepared dishes.

• Manage performance: Take responsibility for stock, ordering, labour, waste and kitchen profitability.

• Plan for busy services: Ensure rotas, preparation and resources are in place to meet demand, including busy weekends and larger groups.

• Maintain food safety standards: Lead on hygiene, allergens, cleanliness and compliance, ensuring the kitchen is always guest-ready.

• Work collaboratively: Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience.

• Lead from the front: Be hands-on, visible and confident in making decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What we're looking for

This is a role for an established kitchen leader who understands the demands of a high-volume food business.

You'll ideally have experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or in a similar senior kitchen leadership role, with a proven ability to manage a busy operation and get the best from your team.

You'll bring:

• Strong experience managing a large or high-volume kitchen.

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop a team.

• A passion for quality food and consistent standards.

• Commercial understanding of labour, stock, ordering and waste management.

• Excellent organisation and the ability to plan ahead.

• A thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen controls.

• The confidence to stay calm, focused and hands-on during busy services.

What's in it for you?

At Greene King, we're committed to helping our people grow, succeed and enjoy what they do.

• Career development: Access to training, apprenticeships and opportunities to progress across Greene King.

• Pub discounts: Enjoy 33% off at Greene King pubs, plus 15% off for friends and family.

• Greene King Inns savings: 50% off for you and 25% off for friends and family.

• Financial wellbeing: Access to Wagestream to help you manage your pay.

• Extra perks: Retail discounts, family-friendly benefits and an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Recommend a friend: Earn up to £1,500 when you introduce someone to Greene King.

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.

Ready to lead Hillfield Farm's kitchen?

If you're an experienced kitchen leader who thrives in a busy environment, knows how to bring a team together and takes pride in delivering great food at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead with passion. Deliver with pride. Make Hillfield Farm's kitchen your next success!