Kitchen Team Leader

greene king; Woburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream for early wage access

Retail discounts

Job summary

A renowned UK hospitality group seeks a Kitchen Team Leader in Woburn to lead by example, ensuring the team delivers high-quality dishes. You will support your team in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining high standards in food preparation and hygiene. Ideal candidates will be passionate about cooking and teamwork, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with the team.
• Ability to follow safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team ensuring smooth service.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes as per specifications.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise in management's absence and resolve issues.
• Coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering quality meals

Role model for high standards

Adaptability during busy service

Job description

Company Description

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality. As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

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.

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.

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…