Kitchen Team Leader

greene king; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Sunderland is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to ensure smooth operations and high-quality food service. The ideal candidate will work under pressure and lead by example to deliver excellent meals while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. You will have the opportunity for career progression and enjoy a range of employee benefits, including discounts and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Deputise for the management team when needed.
• Organise and coordinate the team during service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure the kitchen operates safely and hygienically.
• Resolve issues in the absence of management.
• Work collaboratively with team members during busy periods.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering well-presented meals

Role model for team standards

Adaptability to challenges

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 Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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.