Kitchen Team Leader: Lead a Busy Kitchen to Perfection

Chef and Brewer; Odiham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression across brands

Employee assistance program

Maternity and paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns discounts

Job summary

Chef & Brewer is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for the Waterwitch in Odiham. You’ll lead the kitchen during busy service, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and customers leave delighted.

You’ll support and inspire the team, maintain hygiene and safety, deputise for management when needed, and help organise operations so service runs like clockwork.

A passion for tasty, well-presented meals and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential, along with clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Lead a kitchen team to deliver high standards of dishes.
• Maintain hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues during absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy service to keep operations smooth.

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

Team leadership

Working under pressure

Food presentation

Allergen controls

Job description

Chef & Brewer is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for the Waterwitch in Odiham. You’ll lead the kitchen during busy service, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and customers leave delighted.

You’ll support and inspire the team, maintain hygiene and safety, deputise for management when needed, and help organise operations so service runs like clockwork.

A passion for tasty, well-presented meals and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential, along with clear English communication.