Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Little Gaddesden; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts on all brands

Employee assistance program

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Refer a friend bonus

Wage access (Wagestream)

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to energise our busy kitchen and ensure service runs smoothly. You’ll lead by example, support your team, and keep dishes to the highest standards in line with brand expectations.

You’ll motivate colleagues, organise a busy service, uphold hygiene, and deputise for management when needed, helping to deliver exceptional guest experiences across Pub & Dining locations.

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen team to deliver meals to specification and high quality.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy services to ensure smooth operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to ensure service runs like clockwork.
• Support your team by encouraging and helping them work well together.
• Ensure every dish served meets the highest standards.
• Organise and coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Team leadership

Under pressure

Customer-focused

English proficiency

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 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.

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.

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.