Kitchen Team Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Pension contribution

Wagestream access

Refer a friend incentive

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Greene King is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader for the Chesterfield Arms in Bretby. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure every dish meets our standards, and support your colleagues to keep service running smoothly during peak times.

Focus on hygiene, safety, and teamwork, while modelling high standards and strong guest service. The role requires clear English communication and a proactive, hands‑on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and maintain service standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication to coordinate a multi‑person kitchen.
• Able to monitor hygiene and safety rules and ensure allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy service to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Under pressure

Teamwork

Customer focus

Leadership by example

Adaptability

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Chesterfield Arms (Bretby) - 06296

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.

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

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!
• 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.