Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A community-focused pub group in Leeds is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations. This role requires preparing high-quality meals, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating a team during busy service. Candidates should have strong teamwork skills and a passion for high standards in food presentation. Opportunities for career advancement are available through their apprenticeship programs.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream – access wages early

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong focus on hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to high standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.
• Coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering well-presented meals

Teamwork

Adaptability during busy service

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 ensuring every customer receives the perfect plate.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to challenges during a busy service.

About Greene King & Apprenticeships

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

Are you looking to jumpstart your career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than Greene King Apprenticeships! Whether you're interested in cheffing it up in the kitchen, pouring cocktails, or leading a team, this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level.

You can get a lot out of an Apprenticeship, so let’s dive straight into it. Everyday Inclusion at Greene King focuses on inclusion and diversity. We are on a journey towards Everyday Inclusion where everyone feels welcome, can thrive and truly belong, with initiatives and partnerships that are making an impact.

Benefits & Rewards

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands with supported training and development at each career level.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands.
• Free employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support.
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Refer a friend bonus when they are placed, up to £1,500.
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday.
• Retail discounts – up to 30% off at partners like Superdrug and other exclusive offers.