Greene King
Greene King is a pub, hotel, restaurant and brewery operator. They run Farmhouse Inns, Hungry Horse and Wacky Warehouse.
greeneking.co.ukWhat’s the average pay for a cook at Greene King?
The average pay for a cook at Greene King is between £8.79 and £12.21 per hour.
The top paying employers for cooks are Nando’s, Greene King and KFC.
Last updated 13 December 2025
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £14.80 |
| Rest of the UK | £13.45 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.71 |
| 18-20 | £10.85 |
| Under 18 | £8.00 |
| Apprentices | £8.00 |
Who pays cooks the most?
Jobs at Greene King
What are cooks saying about pay at Greene King?
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Best thing
My coworkers or the payday
Worst thing
Rude customers, don’t have a place to eat o take a sit for a minute even in breaks
Report this reviewFront of house at Greene King, October 2025
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Best thing
Customers
Worst thing
Pay for what we deal with
Hours getting cut
Company cutting on hours
Staff not turning in for there shiftsReport this reviewDuty manager at Greene King, July 2025
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Best thing
Free food on breaks
Worst thing
Not great pay
Multiple times not paid correctly
High stress
Being told to go home early on quite times
Not having enough hoursReport this reviewEmployee at Greene King, July 2025
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Best thing
Coworkers
Worst thing
Being used for extra roles I don't get extra pay for and being taken advantage of
Report this reviewGeneral assistant at Greene King, June 2025
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Best thing
The pay
Worst thing
The people, how stressful it is and the manager
Report this reviewKitchen team leader at Greene King, May 2025