Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Walmersley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount on brands

15% discount for family

Pension contributions

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen and ensure every dish meets the highest standards. You will lead by example, coach the team, and ensure consistency across service. The role requires strong communication and a commitment to quality.

You will motivate staff, uphold hygiene and safety standards, and deputise for management when needed to keep service running smoothly during peak times. A proactive, supportive leader who fosters teamwork will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Lead by example in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Uphold hygiene and safety regulations across the kitchen.
• Deputise for management when required and resolve issues quickly.
• Work under pressure and keep a cohesive team during busy service.
• Deliver tasty, well-presented meals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety compliance in all kitchen areas.
• Support management with shift coverage and issue resolution.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Quality standards

Hygiene standards

Communication

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.

  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.

  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.

  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 – ?? ?? ?? for….. ?? ?? ??….. ?? ??……
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