Kitchen Team Leader: Orchestrate High-Tempo Service

MOBOLISE; South Shields; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

EAP

Maternity/paternity

Menopause friendly

Greene King discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Flaming Grill is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide and support our kitchen crew, ensuring every dish meets high standards and service runs smoothly. You’ll model teamwork, uphold hygiene and allergen controls, and step in for management when needed.

You’ll lead by example, inspire your team during busy services, and help maintain a welcoming, safe environment for staff and guests while delivering consistently excellent meals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen to protect the team and visitors.
• Act as deputy to the management team and resolve issues in their absence.
• Coordinate the team during busy service to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Under pressure

Food safety

Allergen controls

English communication

Customer service

Job description

Flaming Grill is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide and support our kitchen crew, ensuring every dish meets high standards and service runs smoothly. You’ll model teamwork, uphold hygiene and allergen controls, and step in for management when needed.

You’ll lead by example, inspire your team during busy services, and help maintain a welcoming, safe environment for staff and guests while delivering consistently excellent meals.