Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub group in the United Kingdom is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations and lead their team to excellence. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals, maintaining safety and hygiene standards, and smoothly coordinating the team during peak service times. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for great food, an ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to delivering top-notch customer experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Free employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Access to wages before payday

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specifications.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues in their absence.
• Organise and coordinate the team during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure smooth operations.
• Support team members and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering tasty meals

High standards

Adaptability

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 Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

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…

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.