Kitchen Team Leader

Greeneking; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discount

Pension

Apprenticeship programs

Employee assistance

Maternity/Paternity

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Hitchin to guide a kitchen crew, uphold brand standards and ensure smooth service. You will coach the team, allocate tasks, and step in for management during busy periods, driving consistency and excellent guest experiences.

You'll lead by example, promote safety and hygiene, and maintain allergen controls while delivering tasty, well-presented dishes. A passion for teamwork and customer care is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes consistently.
• Ability to work under pressure during busy service periods.
• Strong focus on hygiene, safety, and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Under pressure

Food knowledge

English language

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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