Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader
Globe Inn (Linslade) · East Of England · LU7 2TA
About the role
Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader 🧑🍳
Hey there! 👋 The Globe Inn, a super chill pub just outside Leighton Buzzard, is looking for an awesome Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader to join our squad. Nestled near the Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum and a quick drive from Rushmere Country Park, we're all about creating epic family experiences – whether it's a big celebration or just hanging out. 🤩 We serve up award-winning food 🏆 and a drinks menu that goes on forever! 🍻
As our Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader, you'll be a total rockstar, leading our front-of-house crew. Your energy and knack for making customers happy are key to ensuring everyone on the team knows their stuff and delivers those unforgettable 5-star experiences. ✨ But it's not just about the grub! We love throwing events like quizzes and music nights 🎶, so your creative flair and organisation skills will help us bring our community even closer.
Community pubs like ours are the heart of local life – places where people connect, share stories, and build lasting friendships. 🥰 We're backed by Greene King, a brand that knows pubs inside out, focusing on being welcoming, familiar, lively, and full of character. We pride ourselves on great value food, trusted drinks, friendly faces, and genuine hospitality. We're all about creating an authentic, inclusive, and proudly local vibe. Our pubs are more than just spots to visit – they're places where you belong. 🏡
Your Role as an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader:
- Food Prep Pro: Prepare, cook, and present food to our high standards, making sure every dish is served with pride. 💯
- Team Motivator: Support and guide the kitchen team, helping to organise service and keep things running smoothly, even when it’s slammed! 🏃♀️💨
- Future Leader: Step up and help out the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when needed, tackling any issues and keeping service flowing. 🚀
- Safety First: Make sure all our food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are spot-on, every single time. ✅
- Kitchen Commander: Keep an eye on stock, food prep, and general kitchen organisation to make sure service is efficient. 📊
What You'll Bring to the Table:
- A serious passion for food and making sure it looks and tastes amazing. 😋
- Leadership vibes! You can motivate and support others like a boss. 💪
- A calm and organised approach, with the ability to think fast when things get hectic. 🧠
- Dedication to maintaining top-notch food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness. 🧼
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to be a great team player. 🙌
What's In It For You?
We're all about rewarding your hard work, so you'll get:
- Food & Drink Perks: 33% discount for you and 15% for your loved ones across all our brands. Fuel your passion! 🍔🍹
- Support System: Free employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, financial, and legal advice. We've got your back. 💚
- Family Friendly: Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 👨👩👧👦
- Menopause Friendly: We’re committed to supporting everyone. 🌸
- Getaway Deals: 50% discount for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. Weekend escapes, anyone? ✈️
- Refer a Friend: Know someone awesome? Earn up to £1,500 when you refer them! 💰
- Wagestream Access: Get access to your wages before payday for those unexpected moments. 💸
- Retail Discounts: Score up to 30% off at Superdrug, great deals with Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
No boring college lectures! Your apprenticeship is all about learning on the job. You'll get:
- Work-Based Training: A mix of in-person sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
- Workplace Mentor: Someone on the ground to guide and support you. 🤝
- Functional Skills: Get support for your English and maths Functional Skills if you don't have GCSEs or equivalent. 📚
- Regular Reviews: Catch-ups every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to chat about your progress. 👍
We're building a culture where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. 💖
*Closing date is a guide only; the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.*
Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship L3, including Functional Skills in maths and English.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standards
- Support and guide the kitchen team, helping to organise service and maintain high performance
- Deputise for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when required
- Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
- Monitor stock levels, food preparation, and kitchen organisation to ensure efficient service