Chef

greene king; King's Lynn, Bicester, Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in King's Lynn is seeking a passionate Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. The role involves preparing and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates thrive under pressure, work collaboratively, and are committed to delivering delicious dishes. The position offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and attractive employee discounts on dining and accommodation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream for early access to wages

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare, cook, and present food that meets specifications.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with team members to ensure timely delivery of meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely service.

Skills

Working under pressure

Team collaboration

Food presentation

Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations

Job description

As a Chef, 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 during a fast‑paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Company Description

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality. As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary. The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well‑known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well‑being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

Qualifications

As a Chef, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high‑quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well‑presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.