Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to ensure smooth service and uphold high standards in food presentation. The ideal candidate will coordinate the team and lead by example, ensuring customer satisfaction through exemplary kitchen management. Offering career progression and unique benefits, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33% discount at company brands

Employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.
• Help coordinate the team during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team ensuring smooth service.
• Support and encourage team collaboration.
• Maintain high standards for dishes served.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering tasty meals

Team coordination

High standards maintenance

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.

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 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.

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!
• 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

• 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.