Kitchen Team Leader: Lead Service & Elevate Dishes

Greene King; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount for employees

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Access to wage before payday

Retail discounts

Job summary

A leading pub and restaurant group in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Reading. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring that the team delivers high-quality meals while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting food, leading the team during busy service periods, and acting as a deputy when needed. The role offers competitive salary and multiple benefits, fostering career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain hygiene levels and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Prepare, cook, and present food to standards.
• Manage hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering well-presented meals

Role model standards

Adaptability during busy service

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Bull & Chequers (Reading) - 06965

Company Description

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

Job Description

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll lead by example making sure the team have everything they need so service runs like clockwork! You’ll support your team by encouraging and helping them to work well together, ensuring every dish served is of the highest standards.

Qualifications

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will…

• 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.

What you’ll bring…

• 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.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

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