Kitchen Team Leader: Elevate Food, Hygiene & Team Growth

Charles Wells; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£34-36K salary plus tips

28 days holiday

Company Pension scheme

Retail and beer discounts

50% off food on shift

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance programme

Benefits portal

Career development programme

30% dining discount of all managed  h

Job summary

The Salisbury Arms is recruiting a Kitchen Team Leader on site to drive high standards of food, hygiene and service. You will coach junior kitchen staff, support menu development and help manage rosters while maintaining strict allergen knowledge and cost controls.

You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to deliver a smooth running operation, maximise profits and deliver a great customer experience in a friendly, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Methodical, calm and organised under pressure.
• Proactive, positive, and can-do attitude toward tasks and challenges.
• Precise planning and organisational ability.
• Act as role model for team in behaviours, appearance, hygiene and time keeping.
• Ability to give and receive fair feedback where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for food safety and hygiene across the kitchen areas.
• Training and coaching junior kitchen staff and ensuring proper storage, rotation and disposal of food.
• Work with Kitchen Manager to develop our food offer in line with menu guidelines.
• Support Kitchen Manager in recruitment and creating effective team rotas.
• Extensive knowledge of key food allergens.
• Help ensure the site runs efficiently, maximise sales and gross profit by minimising labour and waste.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Planning

Leadership by example

Feedback skills

Job description

The Salisbury Arms is recruiting a Kitchen Team Leader on site to drive high standards of food, hygiene and service. You will coach junior kitchen staff, support menu development and help manage rosters while maintaining strict allergen knowledge and cost controls.

You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to deliver a smooth running operation, maximise profits and deliver a great customer experience in a friendly, team-focused environment.