Kitchen Team Leader

greene king; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will lead by example, ensuring that your team delivers high-quality dishes while maintaining impeccable hygiene standards. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to grow your career within a well-known brand that values freshness and quality in every meal. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for cooking, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that rewards hard work with generous perks and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

33% discount for employees

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wage Stream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Passion for delivering well-presented meals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food that meets customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Coordinate the team during busy service periods.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cooking Skills

Hygiene Standards

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

Company Description

Looking for a fresh challenge?

We’re being bold and brave with Farmhouse Inns in 2024 and we’re looking for people keen to work with us. If putting freshness and joy at the forefront sounds great to you, then we’d love to meet you!

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.

We’re big on generosity and quality, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes and create our amazing cakes in our kitchen every day.

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!
• Wage Stream – 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…

Job Description

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, high volume service making sure everything runs like clockwork

What you’ll bring…

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy, high volume 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