Kitchen Team Leader

Crafted Pubs - BRA_301; Mole Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on brands

Pension contribution

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Crafted Pubs is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen and ensure dishes meet exacting standards. You will support the team, uphold hygiene, and act as a deputy for management during absences.

You will lead by example, maintaining high quality, and fostering teamwork to deliver excellent customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Lead by example in a busy kitchen to ensure service runs smoothly.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations for the team and visitors.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues during absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy services to keep operations on track.
• Demonstrate high standards and deliver consistently presented dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety compliance at all times.
• Support the management team and cover when needed.
• Organise and coordinate the team during peak service periods.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Under pressure

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Watermill (Dorking) - 06255

Company Description

Crafted Pubs is a collection of premium pubs that have the individuality, quirk, warmth, and charm of an independent. Our expansion plans are big, and we are looking for the best people to join on us what is set to be an incredible journey filled with plenty of opportunities.

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.

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