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Kitchen Team Leader

2/8/2026

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and high-quality food preparation. You will also support the team by resolving issues and maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We’ve been brewing award-winning beer from our base in Bury St. Edmunds ever since the company was founded in 1799 by 19 year-old Benjamin Greene.
About the Role

Company Description

*** LIVE IN AVAILABLE***

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion. 

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.

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.

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…
  • Dept. L4/House: Shepherds House (Warfield) - 06233
  • Key Skills
    Team LeadershipCookingFood PresentationHygiene MaintenanceSafety RegulationsProblem SolvingTeam CoordinationPressure ManagementAdaptabilityCustomer ServiceCommunicationTime ManagementAttention To DetailRole ModelingCollaborationPassion For Food
    Categories
    HospitalityFood & BeverageManagement & Leadership
    Benefits
    Competitive SalaryPension ContributionCareer DevelopmentEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscountsRefer A Friend BonusWagestreamRetail Discounts
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