Kitchen Team Leader

Greene King

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Newcastle-Under- Lyme, Staffordshire, gb on site Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job 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. 

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.

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.
  • Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

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!
  • Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
  • Menopause Friendly Employer
  • 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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

About this role

Summary

Lead kitchen team, ensure food quality, hygiene, safety, and smooth service.

Job title

Kitchen Team Leader

Experience level

none

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

On-site in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

team leadershipfood safetyhygienecommunicationproblem-solving

Preferred skills

trainingmulti-taskingcustomer service

Specializations

kitchenfood preparationteam leadershiphygienesafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

On-site City