Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

33% discount for employees

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Access to wage before payday

Retail discounts

Job summary

jobr.pro is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Leader in York and North Yorkshire. In this role, you will lead a kitchen team by example, ensuring service runs smoothly and every dish served meets the highest standards. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining hygiene regulations, and inspiring your team.

The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, possess a passion for excellent cuisine, and maintain a strong team dynamic while adapting to challenges that arise. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, discounts, and training programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Passionate about delivering well-presented meals.
• Role model who maintains high standards.
• Adaptability during challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Prepare, cook, and present meals.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Hygiene and safety standards

Cooking and presentation

Job description

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!
• 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 – 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…