Kitchen Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discounts

Inn/hotel discounts

Wagestream access

Employee assistance

Refer a friend bonus

Apprenticeship training

Maternity/Paternity policies

Job summary

Greene King seeks a Kitchen Team Leader for Crafted Pubs to lead a busy kitchen and deliver great meals. You’ll prepare, cook, and present food to spec, maintain hygiene, and deputise for the management team during busy services.

We value teamwork, high standards, and adaptability. You’ll benefit from training and development across our brands, staff discounts, and wellbeing support as part of a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for delivering tasty, well-presented meals.
• Role model with high standards; ensure customers get a perfect plate.
• Think on your feet and adapt during busy service.
• Sufficient spoken and written English for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Deputise for the management team in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy service to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Under pressure

Teamwork

Food quality

Leadership

Adaptability

English proficiency

Job description

Crafted Pubs is a collection of premium pubs that have the individuality, quirk, warmth, and charm of an independent. Our expansion plans are big, and we are looking for the best people to join on us what is set to be an incredible journey filled with plenty of opportunities.

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.

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!
• 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.