Head Chef

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London, England, United Kingdom.

As a Head Chef, you’ll ensure that everything in the kitchen runs smoothly during a busy service, encouraging and supporting your team to work well together and guaranteeing every dish served meets the highest standards.

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life. Each pub is unique, unbranded, and embodies its own personality and character—an inviting atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.
• Chance to further your career across our well‑known brands with training and development at every level.
• 33 % discount for you and 15 % for loved ones on all brands.
• Free employee assistance program covering mental health, well‑being, financial, and legal support.
• 50 % discount for you and 25 % for loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Referral bonus of up to £1,500 when a friend is placed.
• Wagestream access to wage before payday.
• Retail discounts: up to 30 % off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile, and more.
• Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Greene King by 2×.

• Take the reins in the kitchen—make decisions and devise new ways to improve team performance.
• Communicate clearly with your team to deliver high‑quality meals on time.
• Recognise and lead the team as a whole, maximizing their potential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations to protect both staff and visitors.

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, training, and developing a high‑performing team that consistently exceeds targets.
• Ability to work under pressure and extract the best from team members in a fast‑paced environment.
• Keen eye for delivering tasty and well‑presented meals to customers every time.
• Skill and willingness to take on and adapt to challenges in a busy kitchen.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales, General Business, and Management
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services, Hospitality, and Retail