Kitchen Team Leader: Drive Fast-Paced, High-Quality Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33% discount on food and drinks

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream for early wage access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

A leading pub chain in the United Kingdom seeks a Kitchen Team Leader who will ensure the team operates smoothly. Key responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and managing the team during busy periods. The ideal candidate should have strong teamwork skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for food quality. The position offers a range of benefits, including discounts and a career development plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team coordination

Adaptability

High hygiene standards

Passion for food quality

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 Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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

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.