Kitchen Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee assistance program

Discounts on food and drinks

Career development opportunities

Retail discounts

Discounts at Greene King Inns & hotels

Job summary

A food service company in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations. You will prepare and present high-quality meals, maintain safety and hygiene standards, and lead the team effectively during busy services. Ideal candidates should have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and a passion for excellent food presentation. In addition, this role offers opportunities for career development and various employee perks, including discounts and financial assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Leadership skills to guide the team effectively.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during busy service to keep things running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to standards.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management in their absence.
• Organise team during busy services.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team coordination

Passion for food presentation

Adaptability

Stress management

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 Flaming Grill, where we’re famous for flame grilled food and sizzling skillets. We’re all about creating a lively atmosphere in our pubs, providing the perfect setting for our customers to enjoy the action of a game with a great choice of drinks.

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.