Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount for employees

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Discounts at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Join Greene King as a Kitchen Team Leader in Portslade by Sea, where you'll lead a dedicated kitchen team to ensure exceptional dish presentation and hygiene standards. Your role is pivotal in training and supporting the team during high-pressure service.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will prepare, cook, and present food while also resolving any issues that arise. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, perks, and a chance for career development across our well-known brands.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.
• Coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering well-presented meals

Role model for maintaining high standards

Adaptability to challenges

Job description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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.

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…