Kitchen Team Lead: Drive Seamless Service & Quality

greene king; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship development

Staff discounts

Wagestream access

Refer a friend incentive

Employee discounts at venues

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive a smooth service in our pubs. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and that operations run like clockwork during busy periods.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will prepare, cook, and present meals, maintain strict hygiene, and deputise for management when needed. This role requires strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to quality customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Sincere passion for tasty, well-presented meals.
• Act as a role model, maintaining high standards.
• Ability to think on your feet during busy service.
• English proficiency to perform duties and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Deputise for management in their absence.
• Assist in coordinating the team during busy service to run smoothly.

Skills

Team leadership

Work under pressure

Customer focus

Role modeling

Agility / adaptability

Job description

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive a smooth service in our pubs. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and that operations run like clockwork during busy periods.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will prepare, cook, and present meals, maintain strict hygiene, and deputise for management when needed. This role requires strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to quality customer experiences.