Kitchen Team Leader: Lead & Mentor Great Dishes (Flexible)

Slug & Lettuce - Stonegate Group Careers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks a Kitchen Team Leader for their Oxford location. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Candidates should possess strong culinary skills, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers rewards such as discounts and flexible working conditions to enhance team experience while contributing to a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online discounts across retailers

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate gym discounts

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to wages

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring your team.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill.
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety, H&S regulations.
• Willingness to develop personally while helping the team.
• Experience in food preparation and kitchen supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification.
• Supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock and supplies efficiently.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Provide suggestions for improving kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Food knowledge

Team support

Mentoring

Creativity

Job description

A leading hospitality company seeks a Kitchen Team Leader for their Oxford location. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Candidates should possess strong culinary skills, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers rewards such as discounts and flexible working conditions to enhance team experience while contributing to a vibrant workplace culture.