Kitchen Team Leader

greene king; Willington (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Free employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Wagestream access before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Willington, Connecticut. In this role, you’ll support and guide your team to ensure top-quality service and food preparation. Your responsibilities will include maintaining hygiene standards, cooking delicious meals, and resolving issues in the management's absence. Benefits include substantial discounts across brands, access to an employee assistance program, and career development opportunities. Join us and be part of a rewarding culinary experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing, cooking, and presenting food to standards.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team and resolve issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and high food quality.
• Support team members and maintain safety standards.
• Deputise for management and address any arising issues.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene and safety regulations

Team leadership

Problem-solving

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.