Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Bretby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

33% staff discount on brands

33% discount for loved ones on brands

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

50% discount at Greene King Inns and 游

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and service runs smoothly. You’ll support your team, maintain strict hygiene, and deputise for management during peak hours, keeping the operation efficient and cohesive.

You’ll bring leadership presence, a passion for quality, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced pub kitchen environment, contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Demonstrate best practice and support management in absence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Deputise for the management team during their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Hygiene standards

English communication

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 & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple. Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

Additional Information

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!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.