Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Lowdham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality company in Lowdham is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to ensure smooth service in the kitchen. You will prepare and present food to high standards while maintaining health and safety regulations. This role requires teamwork, adaptability, and a passion for culinary excellence. The company offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including discounts and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Discount for employees and loved ones

Free employee assistance program

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals.
• Role model standards for the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food meeting customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.
• Organise and coordinate the team during service.

Skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Cooking expertise

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• 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.

We offer a competitive salary, pension contribution, and benefits including:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support.
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.
• 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…

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