Kitchen Team Leader

Chef and Brewer; Riding Mill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Apprenticeship/training programs

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Chef & Brewer is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen and ensure every dish meets our high standards. You’ll support the team, delegate tasks, and keep the kitchen running like clockwork during service. You’ll lead by example, maintaining hygiene and safety, training staff, and resolving issues quickly during peak times.

A passion for great food and teamwork is essential. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression across our well-known brands,

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook and present food meeting specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service, ensuring smooth operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and high standards.
• Monitor quality and consistency of dishes, and coach staff as needed.
• Maintain safety and hygiene, and support management during peak periods.

Skills

Team leadership

Under pressure

Food presentation

Allergen awareness

English communication

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

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.