head chef

greene king; Willington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount on food and drink

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader in Willington, Connecticut. You will lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals while ensuring safety and hygiene. This role is pivotal in coordinating efforts during busy service to maintain efficiency and standards.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you'll have the opportunity to further your career with training and development support, enjoy various discounts, and benefit from an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Experience in cooking and preparing food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues.
• Organise and coordinate the team during service.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

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.

Company Description

Join us at Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow‑roast our meats for 14‑hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle‑up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand‑decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

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…

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.