Kitchen Team Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food and drink

Apprenticeship/training opportunities

Wagestream - access your wage before/

Job summary

Pub & Grill in Stafford is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive high standards in a busy kitchen. You will lead by example, ensuring the team has everything they need for smooth service and top-quality dishes.

You will manage busy service, uphold hygiene, and deputise for management when needed, with a focus on delivering tasty, well-presented meals and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Lead by example and maintain high kitchen standards.
• Prepare, cook and present food to spec and customers' expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations for the team and visitors.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues during absence.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate the kitchen team during busy service.
• Ensure every dish is prepared and plated correctly.
• Support the team to work well together and deliver a smooth service.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Service coordination

Under pressure work

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Catch Corner (Stafford) - 06291

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Grill, where we combine the warm welcome of a cosy pub with the style and quality standards of a restaurant. Though our grill may be the star of the show, our kitchens serve up a great range of comforting classics and healthy options too. Whether stopping for a swift drink, a working lunch or a 3-course evening meal – everyone receives a warm Pub & Grill welcome when they visit us.

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!
• 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…