Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship/training opportunities

Employee discounts on Greene King food

Refer a friend incentive up to £1,500

Wagestream wage access

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Greene King in Hartlepool is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide the kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality and service, and support management during busy periods. You will oversee food preparation, plating, and safety, while maintaining compliance with hygiene regulations.

The role requires an ability to work under pressure, lead by example, and ensure every dish meets the brand’s standards.

Qualifications

• Lead a kitchen team to ensure high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Support management by deputising during absences and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Deputise for the management team during their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy service to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Hygiene & safety

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Merry Go Round (Hartlepool) - 06357

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple.Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

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.