Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts of up to 30%

Wagestream for early wage access

Career development and training

Job summary

A leading pub and grill operator in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to lead kitchen operations and maintain high food standards. Responsibilities include cooking, ensuring hygiene compliance, and coordinating a busy team during service. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, able to work under pressure and adapt to challenges. This role offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits like discounts and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and ensure high service standards.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety regulations.
• Be a role model and uphold high standards for every plate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and kitchen safety.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.
• Coordinate team during busy services.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for tasty meals

High standards in food presentation

Adaptability in busy services

Job 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.

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Grill, where we combine the warm welcome of a cosy pub with the style and quality standards of a restaurant. Though our grill may be the star of the show, our kitchens serve up a great range of comforting classics and healthy options too. Whether stopping for a swift drink, a working lunch or a 3-course evening meal – everyone receives a warm Pub & Grill welcome when they visit us.

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.
• 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…

Qualifications

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.