Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

33% discount on food and drink

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Free employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Access to wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Huntingdon. You will be responsible for leading the kitchen team to ensure that service runs smoothly and that every dish meets the highest standards. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, support team collaboration, and maintain hygiene regulations. This role offers competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and discounts for you and your family, ensuring you can enjoy the perks of our hospitality.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
• Experience in maintaining hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Capability to deputise for management and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure efficient service.
• Support team collaboration to maintain dish quality.
• Organise team during busy service periods.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering well-presented meals

Role model for maintaining high standards

Adaptability in a busy service

Job description

Company Description

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality. As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

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.

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!
• 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…