Kitchen Team Leader

Pub & Social - Bra_202; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Staff discounts 33%

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Wage access (Wagestream)

Job summary

Pub & Social - Bra_202 is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensure high standards, and support the team to deliver continued quality. You will lead by example, foster collaboration, and manage service to keep operations running smoothly.

The role focuses on teamwork, excellence in food presentation, and adherence to hygiene and safety regulations, with a supportive employer offering development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for delivering tasty, well-presented meals to customers.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards in the team.
• Think quickly and adapt to challenges during service.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform role safely and follow allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes that meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues in their absence.
• Organise and coordinate the team during busy service to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Pressure under

Deliver tasty meals

Team leadership

Adaptability

English proficiency

Job description

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.