Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Blackwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension contribution

Career development opportunities

33% discount for employees and 15% for loved ones

Employee assistance programme

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Access to wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Blackwater, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will lead the kitchen team, ensuring food quality and adherence to hygiene standards. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting meals, resolving issues in the absence of management, and coordinating team efforts during busy times. The role offers competitive benefits, including training opportunities, discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Passion for preparing high-quality meals.
• Strong team leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy services.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team coordination

Food presentation

Adaptability

Job description

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll lead by example ensuring the team has 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.

Company Description

Chef & Brewer is a collection of unique country‑style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country, offering customers a relaxed, home‑away‑from‑home escape. Our pubs feature beautifully decorated interiors, serious pub food and well‑chosen drink ranges, making them perfect for any occasion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.
• Chance to further your career across our well‑known brands – as one of the industry’s top apprenticeship providers, we 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.
• Free employee assistance programme – mental health, well‑being, financial and legal support.
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Referral bonus – earn up to £1,500 for each friend you refer who is successfully placed.
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday.
• Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive discounts with Three Mobile.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specifications and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to ensure 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, ensuring 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 ensuring every customer receives the perfect plate.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy service.