Kitchen Team Leader

Greeneking; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship training available

Discounts on brands

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment. You will lead by example, support your team, and ensure every dish meets high standards. The role requires resilience under pressure and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will oversee service, mentor staff, and step in for the management team when needed, ensuring smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues in their absence.
• Organise and coordinate the team during busy service to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

English proficiency

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.

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.

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...

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