JOB DETAILS

Kitchen Team Leader

CompanyGreene King
LocationWrea Green
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 21, 2026
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

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.
 

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 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.
  • Wage Stream – 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…
  • Salary for Advertising: Upto £13.50 per hour + Tips
  • Key Skills
    Kitchen LeadershipFood PreparationCookingFood PresentationHygiene StandardsSafety RegulationsTeam CoordinationPressure ManagementProblem SolvingAdaptability
    Categories
    Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & Leadership
    Benefits
    Competitive SalaryPension ContributionCareer Development TrainingApprenticeship OpportunitiesEmployee Discount (33% for employee, 15% for loved ones)Free Employee Assistance ProgramHotel and Inn DiscountsWage Stream AccessRetail Discounts
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Lead the kitchen team to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. Deputise for management and coordinate the team during busy services to ensure smooth operations.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    146
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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