Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader

Oak Tree (Chester)

Chester

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 23,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

33% discount for you and 15% for loved

Free employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Discount 50% for Greene King Inns/hot

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King offers an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader role across its busy pubs, focusing on leading front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver a 5-star guest experience. The program supports leadership development and service excellence in a lively hospitality environment.

Through Lifetime Training, you will pursue the Senior Production Chef (level 3) apprenticeship with work-based training, a workplace mentor, and English and maths Functional Skills support to help you grow within the brewing

Qualifications

Teamwork and leadership abilities essential for guiding kitchen staff.
Strong organisational and communication skills for busy service periods.
Commitment to high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
Willingness to learn and adapt within a hospitality apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standards, ensuring every dish is served with pride
Support and guide the kitchen team, helping to organise service and maintain high performance during busy shifts
Deputise for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when required, helping to resolve issues and keep service running smoothly
Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
Monitor stock levels, food preparation, and kitchen organisation to ensure efficient service

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Education

None required

Job description

Introduction

About the Employer

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running 2600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader with Greene King, your motivational skills and passion for customer care make you the perfect person to lead our front of house teams. You'll ensure that each team member knows their stuff and can wow customers with a 5* experience. And it doesn't stop with food and drink! From quizzes to music evenings - your creativity and organisational skills can bring communities closer together.

Our pubs are anything you want them to be - the places where friendships are made, where many fall in love, where life is celebrated and where memories of friends and family are shared. Our pubs are high-energy, upbeat and focused on providing quality food, local ales and fine wine. Whether you're a nearby resident, a city dweller, a tourist or simply on a day out, our pubs are welcome pit stops for anyone who enjoys a refreshing pint of real ale and freshly prepared food in a buzzy, yet warm atmosphere.

As an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader, you will...

Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standards, ensuring every dish is served with pride
Support and guide the kitchen team, helping to organise service and maintain high performance during busy shifts
Deputise for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when required, helping to resolve issues and keep service running smoothly
Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
Monitor stock levels, food preparation, and kitchen organisation to ensure efficient service

What you'll bring...

A passion for food and high standards in food preparation and presentation
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support others
A calm, organised approach, with the ability to think on your feet during busy services
A commitment to maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work as part of a close-knit team

We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why you will benefit from...

Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount
Free employee assistance programme - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
Menopause Friendly Employer
Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels - so, you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank
Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens
Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more...

What your apprenticeship includes:

You won't need to attend college; our apprenticeships are delivered through work-based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6-weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you
Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths, with support tailored to your needs (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents)
Reviews every 12-weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions

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.

Training Outcome

With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have the chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.

Skills Required