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Kitchen Team Leader – Speckled Hen (St Albans)
Job Description
Join us at Greene King pubs, where we are a beacon for communities where people want to come together. Our locally-owned pubs are the heartbeat of their neighbourhoods – a place where communities gather for special events, hearty home-cooked meals, or simply to catch up with friends over a drink.
As a Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll lead by example, ensuring the team has everything they need for a smooth service every time. You’ll cultivate a collaborative environment, encouraging teamwork while maintaining the highest culinary standards to deliver exceptional dishes with consistently flawless presentation.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform all duties of a kitchen operative:
- Prepare, cook, and present food that meets quality standards and exceeds customer expectations.
- Maintain strict adherence to hygiene and health & safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment for staff and a secure dining experience for guests.
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Support and lead your team:
- Deputise for the management team when required and resolve operational or service issues.
- Coordinate team members during busy periods to ensure efficient workflow and high standards.
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- Deliver outstanding customer service:
- Function as a role model by upholding professionalism, strong work ethic, and rigorous standards.
- Maintain positive interactions and consistency to guarantee superb customer experiences in every dish served.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
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Passion & Commitment:
- A deep dedication to delivering exceptional, well-presented meals daily.
- Puppy patience and meticulous attention to detail under pressure in a high-energy working environment.
- Ability to influence and motivate colleagues while exemplifying the highest professional conduct.
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Leadership & Adaptability:
- Proven ability to manage teams effectively during peak service and troubleshoot challenges mid-shift.
- Thrive in dynamic environments, quickly identifying opportunities and safeguards to maintain smooth operations.
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Skillset:
- Proficient in kitchen operations, time management, and cross-functional coordination.
Why Join Us?
We value and reward our incredible team with more than just a paycheque:
- Career Development:
- Competitive salary and £1,700 per year pension contribution.
- Industry-leading apprenticeship programmes with training and upskilling opportunities across all career levels—catapult your professional growth with Greene King.
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Exclusive Benefits at Discounts:
- 33% employee discount and 15% for loved ones on all Greene King brand products.
- 50% discount for you and 25% for family at Greene King Inns and hotels for weekend getaways.
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Workplace Support & Wellbeing:
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme covering mental health, well-being, financial advice, legal guidance—because we champion your holistic happiness.
- menopause-friendly workplace; family-friendly maternity/paternity policies for balance and support.
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Rewarding Your Performance:
- Earn up to £1,500 for successfully referring a friend to the company.
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Life’s Little Benefits:
- Use Wagestream to access wages earned before payday during cash flow challenges.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts including:
- up to 30% off at Superdrug
- tailored promos with Three Mobile
- Further retail partner savings.
Location: Speckled Hen (St Albans) Contract Type: 07662 (Certain Terms Await Clarification*)
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