Kitchen Team Leader

greene king; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Kitchen Team Leader at a popular pub chain, where you’ll ensure top-notch service and delicious food. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy kitchen and takes pride in delivering exceptional meals. You’ll lead a dedicated team, maintain high standards, and enjoy numerous perks including discounts and career development opportunities. Be part of a community-focused environment that values teamwork and customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is your chance to shine in a rewarding role.

Benefits

33% discount on food and drink

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Free employee assistance program

Wage Stream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and working in a team is essential.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Team coordination

Good communication skills

Job description

Company Description

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll lead by example making sure the team have everything they need so service runs like clockwork! You’ll support your team by encouraging and helping them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards.

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• 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.
• 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 program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• 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.
• Wage Stream – 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…

Job Description

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service making sure everything runs like clockwork.

What you’ll bring…

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Be a role model to the team by maintaining high standards and making sure every customer receives the perfect plate.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy service.

Qualifications

• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the drive to make things happen.
• Ability to prioritise and organize work.
• Takes responsibility and can delegate when necessary.
• Communicates well with others.
• Ability to work with a high sense of urgency.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience of supervising and working in a team.
• Experience of developing action plans.