Kitchen Team Leader

greene king; Swansea, Littlewick Green, Gateshead, Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to lead the kitchen team at one of our community pubs in Swansea. As a leader, you'll ensure high standards of food preparation and service while fostering teamwork and maintaining safety protocols. This role offers competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and numerous employee discounts, making it a fantastic chance to advance your culinary career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount for you, 15% for loved ones

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Employee assistance program

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts up to 30%

Referral bonus of up to £1,500

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food presentation.
• Role model for kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to high standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Manage the team during busy services.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

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.

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.

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…

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.