Head chef/second chef

greene king; Willington CP; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Discounts on food and drinks

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader in Willington, Connecticut, to lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards in food preparation and team coordination. You will be responsible for preparing meals, maintaining hygiene, and supporting the team during busy services.

The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, passion for delivering quality meals, and act as a role model within the team. Benefits include a competitive salary and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Passion for delivering tasty and well‑presented meals.
• Be a role model by maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Deputise for the management team when needed.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering tasty meals

High standards in food presentation

Team coordination

Adaptability during busy service

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

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 – 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.