Job Description

Company Description

The Stonegallows, Taunton.

Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Salary - £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus

🍴 Ready to take the lead at The Stonegallows?

Nestled in the peaceful Somerset countryside, just seven minutes from Taunton town centre, The Stonegallows Inn is a real local favourite — and we’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to help us keep the food, team and kitchen running at their best.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves a busy kitchen, takes pride in great food and enjoys bringing a team together. You’ll be at the heart of the operation, leading from the front and making sure every dish that leaves the kitchen is served to a high standard.

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Job Description

🍻 Why The Stonegallows?

The Stonegallows is all about great value, great food and a warm welcome. With a loyal local customer base, a spacious beer garden and a relaxed countryside setting, there’s plenty happening across the site.

From family meals and big groups to guests simply enjoying a drink in the garden, you’ll be leading a kitchen that plays a huge part in the customer experience.

And with Greene King, this could be more than just your next job. We’re passionate about developing our people, with training, progression opportunities and careers across our many brands.

Qualifications

🌟 What’s the opportunity?

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, making sure the team has everything they need to deliver great food consistently.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation standards
• Making sure food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures are always followed
• Managing stock, ordering and controlling waste
• Keeping an eye on kitchen costs and supporting strong GP performance
• Organising the kitchen team and ensuring every service runs smoothly
• Working closely with the wider management team to deliver a great guest experience
• Coaching your team and helping them develop their skills and confidence
• Leading from the front during busy services and setting the standard for the team

👊 What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who knows how to run a kitchen and isn't afraid to get stuck in.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or similar
• Experience working in a busy pub, restaurant or high-volume kitchen
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• A good understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance
• Experience managing stock, waste and kitchen costs
• A hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• The drive to develop your team and deliver consistently great food
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating great experiences for customers

Additional Information

🎁 And there’s plenty in it for you...

• Career development across Greene King
• Training and development at every level, including apprenticeships
• 33% employee discount and 15% for loved ones across our brands
• 50% employee discount and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Refer a Friend scheme – up to £1,500
• Wagestream
• Discounts with a range of retailers, including Superdrug and Three Mobile

Greene King is the country's leading pub company and brewer. With over 220 years of history and a 39,000-strong team, we're on a mission to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality.

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.

Bring your experience. Lead the kitchen. Make The Stonegallows yours.