Kitchen Team Leader

Hungry Horse; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development across brands

33% discount on meals

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

36% discount at Greene King Inns and a

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Hungry Horse in Glasgow is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, maintain high standards and lead by example.

You’ll support your team through service, ensure food meets specs and safety regulations, and deputise for management when needed. The role offers the chance to progress within our well-known pub brand and be part of a team that values fresh, tasty meals and great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen team to maintain high standards and consistency.
• Uphold hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Deputise for management during absence and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety in the kitchen.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues during their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cooking

Hygiene & Safety

Allergen Awareness

English Proficiency

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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.