Team Leader Apprenticeship

Chiltern Hundreds (Maidstone); Maidstone; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount 33% for you and 15% for loved

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Discount 50% for Greene King Inns/hot

Refer a friend up to £1,500

Wagestream

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King is offering an Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Team Leader with Chef and Brewer near Maidstone. You will lead front-of-house teams, ensuring memorable customer experiences, while supporting management and daily shift operations.

The role focuses on delivering great service, teamwork, and operational excellence in a pub setting. Training is provided through Lifetime Training Group Limited, with a 20 hour contract (up to 35 hours for experienced candidates) and a Level 3 hospitality

Qualifications

• Teamworking and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a heartfelt and memorable experience each and every time they visit.
• Deputise for the management team and resolve issues in their absence.
• Help organise and coordinate the team during a busy shift to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure the bar is safe, legal, and clean, addressing issues quickly and safely.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Job description

Introduction

Discover the Chiltern Hundreds, a charming countryside pub perched on the edge of Maidstone. Little over a mile from Maidstone Museum and hedged by the stunning natural beauty of the Kent Downs, this gem of a pub provides the perfect rural getaway. From hearty pies and steaks to fresh Garden Plot Medleys, our menu caters to every palate,

About the Employer

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running 2600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Team Leader with Chef and Brewer, your motivational skills and passion for customer care make you the perfect person to lead our front of house teams. You'll ensure that each team member knows their stuff and can wow customers with a 5* experience. And it doesn't stop with food and drink! From quizzes to music evenings - your creativity and organisational skills can bring communities closer together.

The Chef and Brewer collection brings together beautiful, cosy country-style pubs where everyone feels at home. We take great care in creating seriously good pub food and expertly curated drinks served by our friendly and knowledgeable team. Customers visit us to get a break from the stresses of life - so our menus, service, and atmosphere are all designed to deliver an irresistible experience that celebrates life's simple pleasures.

As an Apprentice 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

We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why you will benefit from…

• 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

What your apprenticeship includes:

• You won't need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work-based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths, with support tailored to your needs (if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalents)
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions

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.

Training Outcome

With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have 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.

Skills Required

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• Desired - null - None required - None required

Course Information

Course: Hospitality supervisor (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 20 hour contract up to 35 hours for experienced candidates. Shift work including some bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED