Kitchen Team Leader: Drive Flavor, Lead the Line

Village Hotels; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Membership

Hotel Stays

Food & Drink

Friends & Family

Retail & Lifestyle

Support

Job summary

Village Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to be the engine of the shift, owning your section and supporting the wider brigade to deliver plates that meet our exact standards for quality, temperature, and presentation.

You'll drive food safety, manage stock to par levels, coach junior team members, and sustain our fast-paced service with energy, ownership, and a passion for great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is great, but your attitude and energy matter more.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and manage a section during busy service.
• Commitment to food safety and brand delivery.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a hands-on Sous Chef, running your own section and aiding others during busy periods.
• Drive food safety and brand delivery, ensure temperature and HACCP/EHO compliance.
• Supervise and coach junior kitchen staff and KPs.
• Manage stock to par levels and maintain paperwork for stock takes.

Job description

Village Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to be the engine of the shift, owning your section and supporting the wider brigade to deliver plates that meet our exact standards for quality, temperature, and presentation.

You'll drive food safety, manage stock to par levels, coach junior team members, and sustain our fast-paced service with energy, ownership, and a passion for great guest experiences.