Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Swanley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development

Food and drink discounts

Employee assistance program

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

A leading pub chain in the UK is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader in Swanley to lead a kitchen team while ensuring that high food standards are maintained. You will support your team in preparing and presenting dishes, maintaining hygiene, and acting in a supervisory capacity in the absence of management. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including career development opportunities and discounts on food and drink.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team ensuring smooth service.
• Prepare and present food to high standards.
• Manage team coordination during busy service.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service, making sure everything runs like clockwork.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering quality meals

High standards

Adaptability

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Lullingstone Castle (Swanley) - 07249

Company 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!
• 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…