Kitchen

GDK Cambridge; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

German Doner Kebab is hiring a Back of House Team Member to support a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring food quality and guest satisfaction while upholding brand standards.

Join a growing casual dining brand with opportunities for progression. This full-time role is based in our Cambridge restaurant, with compensation starting at minimum wage and the potential for growth as you contribute to delivering an unforgettable guest experience.

Qualifications

• Ensures portion and quality control.
• Monitors food levels in the kitchen.
• Works safely and to Food Safety Standards.
• Maintains clean and professional appearance.
• Follows brand standards for food and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to deliver high-quality food and guest care.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen to ensure timely service.
• Communicate effectively with team members to complete duties.
• Help develop colleagues through training and coaching.
• Ensure consistent operational standards in the restaurant.

Skills

Portion control

Quality control

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Uniform adherence

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Back of House Team Member

Do you have what it takes to work for one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands?

The opportunity is here!

German Doner Kebab is changing the perception of the kebab world. Kebabs Done Right. With over 150 restaurants worldwide, we are proud to be a market leader in the Casual Dining sector, with industry-leading service levels, exceptional food, and an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Now is the time to join our team!

We are looking for Team Memberswho can grow with us and share in our success.

You will support and work as part of a team to deliver exceptional food quality, outstanding guest care, and amazing service! Your role is very important to us here at GDK as you will be the driving force behind helping to achieve our brand standards, work within a great team, and ensure every guest leaves the restaurant having had a great experience and wants to return to us!

Here is what you need:

Restaurant Team Member-Back of house:

• Puts our guests first in everything we do.
• Has a positive and proactive attitude.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Able to achieve the highest guest satisfaction by producing quality products in a timely manner.
• Work to brand standards for food and operations, focusing on the guest experience as the top priority.
• Effectively communicate with other team members to complete the duties and responsibilities within your role.
• Helped and supported the development of other team members through support, training, and coaching.
• Work as part of a team.
• Help all the team members develop the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional products and guest service.
• Demonstrate consistent operational standards and procedures that positively impact the restaurant's overall operations.

Key skills and knowledge needed for the role:

• Can ensure appropriate portion & quality control.
• Can consistently monitor food levels within the kitchen.
• Works safely & consciously to Food Safety Standards always.
• Always wear the appropriate uniform.
• Cleans equipment thoroughly and in a timely fashion according to GDK standards.
• Has the ability always to maintain a clean & professional appearance.
• Has a positive and enthusiastic approach to all tasks and works as part of a team.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of our menu products' ingredients, method & build.
• Can follow GDK cleaning & storage standards, including helping with pot washing and having a clean-as-you-go attitude.
• Ability to fill in daily paperwork in line with GDK standards.

Working for GDK, we can offer a full career pathway and support you with fantastic progression opportunities!

Compensation: Minimum Wage