Kitchen Team Leader: Lead High-Standard Service

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Swincliffe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Staff discounts

Pension contributions

Employee assistance program

Greene King brand discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wage access

Job summary

Farmhouse Inns is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and service runs smoothly during peak times.

You’ll support and develop the team, uphold strict hygiene, deputise for management when needed, and work with colleagues to deliver tasty, well-presented meals for guests, while modelling professionalism and teamwork.

This role offers practical training opportunities and a path to broader kitchen leadership within the group.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals.
• Be a role model by maintaining high standards.
• Think quickly and adapt to busy service.
• Sufficient spoken and written English for safety and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food meeting 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

Work well under pressure

Deliver tasty meals

Role model for team

Think on feet

English proficiency

Job description

Farmhouse Inns is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards and service runs smoothly during peak times.

You’ll support and develop the team, uphold strict hygiene, deputise for management when needed, and work with colleagues to deliver tasty, well-presented meals for guests, while modelling professionalism and teamwork.

This role offers practical training opportunities and a path to broader kitchen leadership within the group.