Team Leader

greene king; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Career development

Staff discounts

Wagestream access

Employee assistance

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Team Leader to guide a pub team, ensuring a smooth shift, high standards and happy customers. You’ll lead by example, deputise for management, and coordinate the team during busy periods, while keeping the bar safe, legal and clean. This role focuses on service excellence and efficient operations.

You’ll bring a strong customer focus, team leadership and the ability to adapt to fast-paced changes, maintaining allergen controls and a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Qualifications

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy shift.
• Make sure the bar is safe, legal and clean and allergen controls are followed.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to ensure shifts run smoothly.
• Maintain high standards and keep customers happy.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene and legal requirements.
• Coach and guide team to deliver great service during peak times.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

As a Team Leader, you’ll lead by example, making sure the team have everything they need so the shift runs like clockwork! You’ll make sure the team maintain high standards and that our customers are kept happy.

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Grill, where we combine the warm welcome of a cosy pub with the style and quality standards of a restaurant. Though our grill may be the star of the show, our kitchens serve up a great range of comforting classics and healthy options too. Whether stopping for a swift drink, a working lunch or a 3-course evening meal – everyone receives a warm Pub & Grill welcome when they visit us.

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!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• 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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Qualifications

As a Team Leader, you will…

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve any issues that arise in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy shift, making sure everything runs like clockwork.
• Make sure the bar is always safe, legal, and clean, and any issues are dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.

What you’ll bring…

• A great eye for detail, making sure every pint is poured to perfection.
• Be a role model to the team on giving great service and making sure every customer receives a warm welcome.
• An ability to think on your feet and adapt to whatever challenges arise during a busy shift.
• A positive can‑do attitude and be a real team player.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.