Kitchen Team Leader — Fast-Paced Service & Team Growth

Pub & Dining - Bra_203; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Training and development

Employee discounts at brands

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and service runs smoothly. You will support the team, model excellence, and help resolve issues during peak service to maintain quality and safety.

In this role, you will lead by example, motivate staff, and ensure customers receive perfectly plated meals every time. The position offers career development within our well-known brands and a supportive work environment.

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

Role modelling high standards

Adaptability

English communication

Job description

Greene King is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and service runs smoothly. You will support the team, model excellence, and help resolve issues during peak service to maintain quality and safety.

In this role, you will lead by example, motivate staff, and ensure customers receive perfectly plated meals every time. The position offers career development within our well-known brands and a supportive work environment.