Head Chef

Galvin Green Man, Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded pub, is a return home for Michelin starred Essex-born brothers, Chris and Jeff Galvin. Our bar and restaurant delivers local craft beers and a refined British menu made of carefully sourced, seasonal ingredients, all served by our warm, friendly and hospitable award winning team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to be a key part of our dedicated team, working in a professional, hospitable and friendly environment, with training and development opportunities and great benefits. What we expect from the ideal Head Chef : Previous experience at Head Chef level in a busy, fast paced environment. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Be a highly effective communicator across all levels of the business Be capable of fostering a positive, collaborative kitchen and front-of-house culture Work well under pressure Ability to deliver high standards consistently Outstanding attention to detail Deep passion for modern British cuisine with a focus on seasonality and delicious flavours Demonstrated success in sourcing exceptional seasonal ingredients High standards of health and hygiene Strong experience in departmental budgeting, including food cost control, labour management, maintenance planning (both proactive and reactive) Brimming with enthusiasm, can-do attitude and bags of personality Progressive team leader who thrives on training and mentoring kitchen staff, as well as personal and professional growth in both culinary and business domains Strong work ethic and desire to progress Head Chef - What you can expect from us: Opportunity to work for a company that invest in its people In house and external training and career growth opportunities Regular opportunities to attend supplier visits and go on trips Competitive salary Great shift guidelines that promote a healthy work-life balance Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have sessions with a trained Counsellor for free Generous discounts across all Galvin Restaurants Free, freshly cooked staff meals on duty Working in an award winning restaurant, with awards like Michelin Bib Gourmand and Best Pub in Essex County, Best Pub in East of England and Best Pub in Great Britain at National Pub & Bar Awards. If you are interested in applying for the position of Head Chef send your CV now. Pay: Discussed at Venue TPBN1_UKCT

Created: 2025-11-14