Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Apprenticeship training

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Maternity & paternity policies

Menopause Friendly

Hotel discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream cash out

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a kitchen crew, ensuring every dish meets high standards and service runs smoothly. You’ll support the team, uphold hygiene, and deputise for managers when needed in a busy pub environment.

Join a brand that values teamwork, high standards, and the ability to adapt to changing service levels while keeping guests safe and satisfied.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a kitchen team and ensure service runs smoothly.
• Maintain hygiene levels and comply with safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy services to keep things on track.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Ensure hygiene and safety in the kitchen for the team and guests.
• Support management and handle issues when they arise.
• Organise and coordinate the team during busy service to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Work under pressure

English proficiency

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns amidst beautiful British surroundings, achieving the perfect balance between traditional character, charm, and authenticity. These qualities give Pub & Dining a timeless appeal that makes us a firm favourite for celebrating the moments that make life special.

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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.