Head Chef
The Green Man, Harlow, Essex | Chef & Brewer
Salary: £37,000–£41,000 + Bonus | Shared Live In Available
Lead the kitchen. Bring your passion. Make your mark.
Are you a passionate Head Chef who loves creating great food, developing a brilliant team and delivering memorable dining experiences?
At Chef & Brewer, we’re all about combining traditional country pub charm with quality food, seasonal specials and warm hospitality. We’re looking for a talented Head Chef to lead the kitchen at The Green Man in Harlow, bringing creativity, consistency and pride to every plate.
A little about The Green Man
Set in the charming surroundings of Mulberry Green, The Green Man is a historic, Grade II listed country pub with a welcoming atmosphere and a reputation for comforting pub classics. Originally built as a coaching inn in the 14th century, it combines traditional character with a relaxed dining experience.
With a menu celebrating quality pub favourites and seasonal chef’s specials, this is a fantastic opportunity to put your stamp on the kitchen and create food that keeps guests coming back.
What you’ll be doing
As our Head Chef, you’ll take the lead in the kitchen, inspiring your team to deliver fantastic food and consistently high standards.
Lead from the front: Motivate, coach and develop your kitchen team, building a positive culture where everyone can thrive.
Create great food: Deliver delicious, high-quality dishes that showcase our menu and give guests a reason to return.
Own the kitchen operation: Manage day-to-day kitchen performance, ensuring smooth service and excellent food quality.
Take control of the numbers: Manage food costs, stock, waste and labour to drive profitability without compromising on quality.
Keep standards high: Take responsibility for food safety, hygiene and compliance, ensuring the kitchen is always operating at its best.
Develop your people: Support your team to grow their skills, build confidence and reach their full potential.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a confident kitchen leader who takes pride in their food, their people and their results.
Experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
A passion for fresh, quality food and delivering consistently high standards.
The ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure during busy services.
A good understanding of kitchen financials, stock control, food costs and labour management.
A proactive approach to food safety, hygiene and continuous improvement.
Most importantly, you’ll bring energy, ambition and a genuine passion for hospitality.
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
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.
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