Kitchen Team Leader

Urban - BRA_209; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards in food preparation and service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to thrive under pressure, deliver quality meals, and effectively support their colleagues. This role offers competitive salary and numerous employee benefits such as discounts and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Career development and training

33% discount for you

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Free employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Experience in cooking and presenting high-quality dishes.
• Skills in team coordination during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team.
• Prepare, cook, and present meals to meet customer expectations.
• Deputise for management and resolve any arising issues.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering quality meals

Adaptability

Job description

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.

Qualifications

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present foods that meet 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.

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…