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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!\nWith 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.\n What's the opportunity?\nThe Halcyon is a lively Hungry Horse pub, serving generous portions of great-value pub favourites. 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.\nWith 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.\nAs 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.\nYou'll be responsible for:\nLeading your team: Support, motivate and organise the kitchen team, setting a positive example and helping colleagues develop their skills.\n\nManaging rotas: Plan shifts effectively to ensure the kitchen is covered and ready for service.\n\nTaking control of stock: Manage ordering, stock levels and deliveries to ensure the kitchen has what it needs while minimising waste.\n\nDelivering great food: Maintain quality, consistency and presentation across our Hungry Horse menu.\n\nKeeping things running smoothly: Organise preparation and service, making the most of our kitchen space and resources.\n\nMaintaining high standards: Ensure food safety, allergen procedures and kitchen cleanliness are always a priority.\n\nWorking commercially: Keep an eye on costs, waste and kitchen performance to support the success of the pub.\n\n What we're looking for\nWe'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.\nYou'll bring:\nExperience working in a busy pub, restaurant or similar kitchen environment.\n\nThe confidence to lead from the front and support a team.\n\nGood knowledge of stock control, ordering and rota planning.\n\nStrong organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead.\n\nA passion for great food and maintaining consistent standards.\n\nAn understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance.\n\nA positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work well with others.\n\nYou'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.\n What's in it for you?\nAt Greene King, we believe in rewarding our teams and helping them build careers they can be proud of.\nCareer development: Training, apprenticeships and opportunities to progress across Greene King.\n\nDiscounts: 33% off food and drink in our pubs, plus 15% off for friends and family.\n\nGreene King Inns: 50% off stays and 25% off for friends and family.\n\nWellbeing support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.\n\nFamily-friendly benefits: Enhanced policies to support you through life's important moments.\n\nRecognition: Recommend a friend and earn up to £1,500.\n\nFinancial wellbeing: Access to Wagestream to help manage your pay.\n\nExtra savings: Retail discounts, including Superdrug and Three Mobile.\n\nGreene 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. 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