Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Frimley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount for employees

Family-friendly maternity and paternity policies

Employee assistance program

Discounts on Greene King Inns and hotels

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King in Frimley is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader who will ensure the team has all necessary support and encourage high standards in food preparation. You will lead by example, maintaining hygiene and safety regulations while deputizing for management when needed.

This role offers career development in a supportive environment along with competitive salary and rewarding benefits such as discounts, mental health support, and further training across well-known brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Deputise for management in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team coordination

Adaptability during busy service

Passion for food presentation

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.

Benefits

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 – 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.