Kitchen Team Leader — Drive Service & Growth

Greeneking; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career progression

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Refer a friend incentive

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive service excellence and support your team. You will lead by example, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards and customer expectations.

In a fast-paced kitchen you prepare, cook and present meals, maintain hygiene, and deputise for management when needed. You will coordinate the team during busy services, ensuring smooth operations and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Work under pressure

Team leadership

Food presentation

Adaptability

English proficiency

Job description

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive service excellence and support your team. You will lead by example, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards and customer expectations.

In a fast-paced kitchen you prepare, cook and present meals, maintain hygiene, and deputise for management when needed. You will coordinate the team during busy services, ensuring smooth operations and strong teamwork.