Kitchen Team Leader - Lead High-Quality Pub Kitchens

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wyton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Staff discounts on food and drink

Refer a friend bonus (£1,500 referral)

Job summary

Cornerstone pubs is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring service runs smoothly and dishes meet our high standards. You’ll support the team, uphold hygiene, and deputise for management when needed.

You’ll thrive under pressure, motivate colleagues, and deliver consistent, well-presented meals while maintaining allergen controls and a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to guarantee safety of the team and visitors.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers.
• Be a role model by maintaining high standards and ensuring every customer receives a perfect plate.
• Think on your feet and adapt to challenges during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy service.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Quality standards

Work under pressure

English proficiency

Allergen controls

Job description

Cornerstone pubs is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring service runs smoothly and dishes meet our high standards. You’ll support the team, uphold hygiene, and deputise for management when needed.

You’ll thrive under pressure, motivate colleagues, and deliver consistent, well-presented meals while maintaining allergen controls and a safe working environment.