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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

Sous Chef

Salary

Upto £14.00 per hour + Tips

Location

Fountain House (Manchester),Manchester,M2 5PF

Business Area

Kitchen Team Leader

Brand

Metropolitan Pub Company

Hours

Full time

Location

Manchester

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

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Sam Stacey

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Apprentice Chef

Salary

£162.50 - 287.50 per week

Location

Nags Head (Burntwood), WS7 9HA

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

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01/01/0001

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Head Chef

Salary

£31,000 - £35,000 + Bonus

Location

Shakespeare (Edinburgh),Edinburgh,EH1 2DJ

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Edinburgh

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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Carol Watson

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Sous Chef

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Service Charge

Location

Warwick Castle (Maida Vale),Maida Vale,W9 2PX

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Metropolitan Pub Company

Hours

Full time

Location

London

Description

As a Chef, you will…Prepare, cook and present food which meets specs and customer expectationsMaintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire

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Sam Stacey

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Sam Stacey
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Head Chef

Salary

£30,000 - £34,000 + Bonus

Location

Greyfriars Hotel (St Andrews),St Andrews,KY16 9AG

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

St Andrews

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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Carol Watson

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Carol Watson
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Sous Chef

Salary

£28,000 - £31,000 + Bonus

Location

Prince of Wales (Esher),Esher,KT10 8LA

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Crafted Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Esher

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

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Thomas  Newell

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Head Chef

Salary

£30,000 - £34,000 + Bonus

Location

Heath Farm (Congleton),Congleton,CW12 4LR

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Pub and Carvery

Hours

Full time

Location

Congleton

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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Varsha  Odedra

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Varsha Odedra
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Head Chef - Live in

Salary

£35,000 - £39,000 + Bonus

Location

Kings Arms (Sandford-On-Thames),Sandford-On-Thames,OX4 4YB

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Chef and Brewer

Hours

Full time

Location

Sandford-on-Thames

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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Kat  Ross

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Head Chef

Salary

£50,000 - £54,000 + Bonus

Location

Prince of Wales (Esher),Esher,KT10 8LA

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Crafted Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Esher

Description

As a Head Chef, you will… Overall responsibility for the kitchen operation, achieving the highest possible food and service standards through your team and for our guests  Take full responsibility for

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Thomas  Newell

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Head Chef

Salary

£36,000 - £40,000 + Bonus

Location

Plough Inn (Alsager),Alsager,ST7 2JN

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Pub and Carvery

Hours

Full time

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

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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Varsha  Odedra

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Varsha Odedra
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Head chef

Salary

£30,000 - £34,000 + Bonus

Location

Old Cross (Chichester),Chichester,PO19 1LP

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

Chichester

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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Head Chef

Salary

£29,250 - £32,000 + Bonus

Location

Railway Bell (South Woodford),South Woodford,E18 1JJ

Business Area

Kitchen Manager

Brand

Greene King Pubs

Hours

Full time

Location

London

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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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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