Kitchen Team Leader

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

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Uckfield is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will lead by example, supporting the team to deliver excellent customer service. Duties include preparing meals, maintaining hygiene regulations, and acting as a deputy for management. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development and employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Free employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Access to wages before payday

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality meals.
• Ability to maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during service.
• Prepare and present food according to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management when needed.
• Organise team during busy service.

Skills

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Cooking skills

Hygiene and safety compliance

Customer service

Job description

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll lead by example making sure the team has 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Refer a friend – 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…