Kitchen Team Leader

greene king; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream – access wages before payday

Retail discounts

Job summary

A prominent pub and carvery chain in Hartford is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to lead kitchen operations. You will prepare and present food to the highest standards, maintain hygiene and safety regulations, and support your team during peak times. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership, teamwork skills, and a passion for quality food presentation. The position offers a competitive salary, discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.
• Organise and coordinate the team during service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering tasty meals

High standards role modeling

Adaptability during busy service

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 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.

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…

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.