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Just a short drive from Southampton and on the outskirts of the beautiful New Forest, we're a popular spot for locals, families and visitors looking for delicious pub classics and a warm welcome.\nWe're looking for an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to take ownership of our kitchen, lead from the front and bring out the best in the team. If you're passionate about food, enjoy developing people and know how to keep a kitchen running smoothly, this could be your next opportunity.\nWhy The Testwood?\nAt The Testwood, we know that great pub food brings people together.\nFrom juicy burgers and hearty pies to indulgent desserts and classic pub favourites, there's something for everyone on our menu. Our spacious beer garden makes us a great place to relax, while our family-friendly and dog-friendly atmosphere means there's always a warm welcome waiting.\nWith Totton on the edge of the New Forest and close to Southampton, we attract a mix of local customers, families and visitors exploring the area.\nAs Kitchen Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark on the food operation, build a team you're proud of and help create the kind of experience that keeps customers coming back.\n What's the opportunity?\nAs Head Chef / Kitchen Manager, you'll be at the heart of the business, responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensuring every dish meets our standards.\nYou'll combine hands-on kitchen leadership with the commercial know-how needed to deliver a successful food operation.\nYou'll be responsible for:\nLeading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver their best.\n\nTaking ownership of food quality, presentation and consistency across every service.\n\nKeeping the kitchen organised, efficient and ready for busy periods.\n\nManaging stock, ordering and waste to help control costs and support strong GP performance.\n\nMaintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.\n\nPlanning rotas and managing kitchen resources to meet customer demand.\n\nCoaching and training team members, helping them build their skills and confidence.\n\nWorking closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a great customer experience.\n\nIdentifying opportunities to improve the food offer, grow sales and drive business performance.\n\nCreating a positive kitchen culture where the team feels supported, motivated and proud of what they deliver.\n\n What we're looking for\nWe're looking for someone who knows their way around a busy kitchen and has the leadership skills to bring a team together.\nYou'll ideally have:\nPrevious experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role.\n\nExperience working in a busy pub, restaurant or high-volume kitchen.\n\nA hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front.\n\nStrong people-management and communication skills.\n\nA passion for great food and consistently high standards.\n\nA good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.\n\nExperience managing stock, waste, labour and kitchen costs.\n\nCommercial awareness and an understanding of how the kitchen contributes to the success of the wider business.\n\nThe ability to stay calm, organised and positive during busy services.\n\nA genuine interest in developing people and helping them progress.\n\n And there's plenty in it for you...\nAt Greene King, we're passionate about helping our people build careers they're proud of.\nYou'll have access to:\nCareer development opportunities across Greene King and our family of brands.\n\nTraining and development at every level, including apprenticeships.\n\n33% employee discount and 15% for loved ones across our brands.\n\n50% employee discount and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns.\n\nFree Employee Assistance Programme.\n\nEnhanced family-friendly maternity and paternity support.\n\nMenopause Friendly Employer.\n\nRefer a Friend scheme - up to £1,500.\n\nWagestream.\n\nRetail discounts, including savings with Superdrug and Three Mobile.\n\nGreene King is the country's leading pub company and brewer. With over 220 years of history and a 39,000-strong team, we're on a mission to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality.\nCREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG\nWe 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.\nBring your passion. Lead the kitchen. 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