Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount on food and drink

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Access wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30% at Superdrug

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in East Kilbride is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to ensure efficient kitchen operations and high food standards. The role involves leading a team, preparing food, and maintaining safety regulations. Ideal candidates should excel under pressure and demonstrate a passion for quality meals. In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers generous discounts and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• High standards for food presentation and delivery.
• Experience in a kitchen role recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Prepare and present food according to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ensure all dishes meet specs and quality.
• Step in for management when needed.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering well-presented meals

Team coordination skills

Adaptability during busy service

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 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.

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…