Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

33% discount on food and drink

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,500

Access to wage before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King in Whitehall, Scotland is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to lead the kitchen team and ensure food is prepared to the highest standards. You will support your colleagues, maintain hygiene levels, and effectively manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure and bring a passion for delivering excellent meals. The position comes with competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Deputise for management and resolve any issues that arise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during busy service.
• Ensure dishes served are of the highest standards.
• Organise and coordinate the team effectively.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering well-presented meals

High standards in food presentation

Ability to adapt in busy service

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.

Benefits

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!
• 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…

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.