Kitchen Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

33% discount for employees

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King in Wellow is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. This role demands a passion for presenting tasty meals and maintaining high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate must lead by example, support team members, and effectively manage busy service periods. The position offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits such as discounts and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare, cook, and present food that meets specifications.
• Knowledge of hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Experience in deputising for management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure smooth service.
• Support team members to maintain high standards.
• Resolve any issues that arise during service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team coordination

Food presentation

Adaptability

Job description

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll lead by example, ensuring the team has everything they need so service runs like clockwork. You’ll support your team by encouraging and helping them 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, helmed by a local hero and a 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…

• Competitive salary, pension contribution, and more
• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry’s top apprenticeship providers, we 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 – you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them when they are placed!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – receive up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive discounts with Three Mobile, among many others.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specifications 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, ensuring 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 ensuring every customer receives the perfect plate.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy service.