As Head Chef, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with the owners and wider leadership team to deliver a high standard of food and service.

Key responsibilities
Leading, inspiring and developing the kitchen team
Managing day-to-day kitchen operations and service
Maintaining consistently high food quality, presentation and portion control
Menu planning, development and seasonal specials
Managing food costs, GP, ordering and stock control
Maintaining appropriate food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards
Managing kitchen rosters and labour costs
Minimising food wastage and maintaining effective kitchen systems
Training and mentoring kitchen staff
Working closely with management on functions, events and promotions

About you
An experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef ready to take the next step
A confident and hands-on kitchen leader
Organised, reliable and able to work calmly in a busy service environment
Passionate about producing quality pub food consistently
Strong on food safety, kitchen standards and compliance
Comfortable managing food costs, stock and wastage




A good communicator who can lead a diverse kitchen team
Someone who takes pride in their kitchen and their team
Flexible and willing to get stuck in when the venue is busy
Comfortable working evenings, weekends and busy service periods as required by the role

About us

Greenroof Hotel is a local Hamilton pub built around good food, valuable drinks and a strong sense of community. We're proud to be a place where locals can drop in for a meal, catch the game, enjoy live events and meet up with mates. Fostering a sense of community & belonging - the heart of our neighbourhood.
Performance and target based bonus structure
Market-competitive salary based on experience
A leadership position in an established local venue
A supportive management team
The opportunity to have genuine input into the kitchen and menu
A hands-on role where your ideas are welcomed
A strong local customer base
A busy and varied hospitality environment
Opportunity to build and develop your kitchen team
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📌 Head Chef Newcastle City Council
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📍 Newcastle City Council