Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and brewing company in the UK is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Leader. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, preparing and presenting high-quality food, and leading your team during busy service times. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent hygiene practices, strong team coordination, and a commitment to delivering exceptional meals. This role offers competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and generous discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

33% discount on all brands

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Employee assistance program

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Lead by example ensuring the service runs smoothly.
• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Deputise for the management team in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service.
• Work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Deliver tasty and well-presented meals to customers.
• Think on your feet and adapt to challenges during service.

Job description

Responsibilities

>As a Kitchen Team Leader, you'll lead by example ensuring the service runs smoothly.

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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…