Kitchen Team Leader

Old White Horse BALDOCK, United Kingdom Hospitality Range 32.750,00-34.000,00 GBP per year

Company Description

Located in the heart of Baldock, the Old White Horse is a neighbourhood hangout with a glorious beer garden serving up freshly made artisan pizzas, bubbling pots of comfort food and seriously tasty beers. Standing proud, just off the A1 junction 10 and a 2-minute walk from the train station; I'd guess you'd call us one big happy family who are always here when guests fancy a drink or a bite to eat.

Position

We are looking for a Kitchen Team Leader who is highly self-motivated, has a great attitude to learning and is committed to delivering exceptional standards of food, cleanliness and hygiene. You will be an ambitious individual, always looking for ways to build on your own experience and who always strives for the perfect end result.

• Accountable for food safety and hygiene across the kitchen areas
• Training and coaching junior kitchen staff and ensuring all team members are aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of
• Work with Kitchen Manager to develop our food offer in line with menu development guidelines
• Support the Kitchen Manager in team recruitment and creating effective team rotas
• Extensive knowledge of the key food allergens
• Support the Kitchen Manager to ensure the site is running efficiently maximising sales and gross profit through minimising labour and stock losses
• Support the Kitchen Manager in new menu launches and cook offs
• Be responsible for achieving the food margin through portion control and management of raw ingredients
• Stocking shelves and ensuring stock is securely stored at the correct temperature and correctly rotated
• Ensure that all health & safety directives are followed in the preparation of food

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy kitchen environment
• A methodical, calm and organised approach to work whilst working under pressure
• Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges
• Precise planning and organisation ability
• Act as role model for team in behaviours, appearance, hygiene and time keeping
• Ability to give and receive fair feedback where appropriate

Other information

We will offer you a great package:

• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
• 50% off food on shift
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Employee Assistance programme
• Benefits portal
• 30% dining discount of all managed houses
• Great working environment and great prospects!