Chef

Full-time, permanent position based in Royal Oak (Winchester). Salary: up to £13.25 per hour.

About the role

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.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food, or a quick catch-up with friends over a drink.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.
• Career advancement opportunities across well-known brands, including apprenticeships and training at each level of your career.
• 33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones on all brands; 50% discount for you and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Free employee assistance program covering mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support.
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer status.
• Refer a friend bonus: earn up to £1,500 for referring a successful candidate.
• Wagestream: access your wage before payday.
• Retail discounts: up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile, and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

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. With external commitments like the Valuable 500, our Calling Time on Racism manifesto, and community partnerships, we are working to increase diversity and shape an inclusive future.