The Beach
Head Chef/ Kitchen Manager
Salary - £34,000 - £38,000
Love great food, leading a team and serving up Sunday roasts people come back for? Join us at The Beach!
Set on the edge of the beautiful Hollingworth Lake in Littleborough, The Beach is a welcoming, family-friendly pub offering great-value food, a lively atmosphere and a carvery that’s a real favourite with our guests. With three meat options, piles of fresh vegetables and perfectly golden roast potatoes, our famous roasts are at the heart of what we do.
With waterside visitors, families enjoying our beer garden and guests catching the latest action on Sky and TNT Sports, there’s always something happening at The Beach. We’re looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, keep standards high and make every meal one to remember.
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What’s the opportunity?
As Kitchen Manager, you’ll take the lead in our kitchen, bringing great food, strong organisation and a positive team spirit to every service.
Lead from the front: Motivate, develop and support your kitchen team, creating a positive environment where everyone can do their best.
Serve great food: Deliver consistently high-quality dishes, from our much-loved carvery to the wider pub menu.
Keep standards high: Take ownership of food safety, hygiene, allergens and kitchen cleanliness.
Run a successful kitchen: Manage stock, ordering, waste, rotas and labour costs to keep everything running smoothly.
Make service count: Plan ahead, stay calm during busy periods and ensure every guest receives great food and service.
Work as one team: Partner with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver a brilliant pub experience.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys developing people and takes pride in running a well-organised kitchen.
You’ll ideally have experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role, with the confidence to lead a team and the commercial awareness to manage a kitchen effectively.
You’ll also bring:
A hands-on approach and a passion for great food.
Strong leadership and team-development skills.
Good organisation, planning and communication.
An understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
The ability to manage costs, reduce waste and maintain standards during busy services.
What’s in it for you?
At Greene King, we believe in helping our people grow, succeed and enjoy what they do.
Career development: Access to training, apprenticeships and opportunities to progress across Greene King.
Discounts: 33% off at Greene King pubs for you and 15% for friends and family.
More savings: Access to discounts across Greene King Inns, plus offers with selected retailers.
Financial wellbeing: Access to Wagestream to help you manage your pay.
Support when you need it: Employee Assistance Programme and family-friendly benefits.
Recommend a friend: Earn up to £1,500 when you introduce someone to Greene King.
CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG
We 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.
Ready to make your mark?
If you’re a passionate kitchen leader who loves bringing people together over great food, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your experience, develop your team and help make The Beach a destination guests want to return to.
Bring your passion. Lead your kitchen. Make every plate count at The Beach!