Kitchen Team Lead Apprenticeship
Mare & Colt (Summerfield) · Midlands · DY11 7RF
About the role
Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader at Mare & Colt 🧑🍳✨
Join the vibe at Mare & Colt, a super cozy country pub in Summerfield, near Kidderminster! Think epic beer garden 🌳, roaring fireplaces 🔥, and all the old-school charm for making awesome memories. As an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader with Chef & Brewer, your passion for amazing food and making customers happy is exactly what we need to lead our kitchen crew. You'll make sure everyone on the team is a total pro, delivering 5-star experiences that blow customers away. 🌟
We're all about creating seriously good pub grub and delicious drinks, served by our friendly and clued-up team. People come to us to chill out and escape the daily grind, so we're all about those irresistible dishes and vibes that celebrate life's simple joys. 🎉
What you'll be doing as an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader:
- Whipping up, cooking, and presenting food that looks as good as it tastes, making sure every dish is served with pride. 💯
- Supporting and guiding the kitchen team, helping to get service sorted and keeping things running smoothly, even when it's hectic. 🚀
- Stepping up to cover for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when they need it, sorting out any issues and keeping the kitchen firing on all cylinders. 🔥
- Making sure all food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are spot-on, every single time. 🧼
- Keeping an eye on stock, food prep, and kitchen organization to make sure service is efficient. 📈
What you'll bring to the table:
- A serious love for food and high standards for how it looks and is prepared. 🍔
- Boss-level leadership skills and the ability to motivate and back up your teammates. 🤝
- A chill, organized approach, with the smarts to think fast when things get busy. 🧠
- A commitment to keeping food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness top-notch. ✅
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to be a key player in a close-knit team. 💪
What's in it for you?
- Awesome Discounts: 33% off food & drink for you, and 15% for your crew across all our brands. 🍻🍕
- Mental & Well-being Support: Free employee assistance program for anything you need – mental health, financial, legal, and more. You matter! ❤️
- Family-Friendly Perks: Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, and we're a Menopause Friendly Employer. 🤰
- Getaway Deals: 50% off food & drink for you, and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. Weekend adventures, anyone? 🏞️
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Know someone awesome? Refer them and you could earn up to £1,500! 💰
- Wagestream Access: Get access to your wages before payday for those unexpected moments. 💸
- Retail Perks: Up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive deals with Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
No need for college! Your apprenticeship is all about learning on the job with work-based training. You'll have face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks, plus a mentor right there in the pub to guide you. 🚀
You'll get support to get your Functional Skills in English and maths if you need them. Plus, you'll have regular reviews every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to get feedback and track your progress. 📈
We're all about creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. Inclusion is key in everything we do, so we can build a culture where everyone thrives. 🌍
Closing Date: This is a guide – the role might close early if we find the perfect candidate!
Qualification: Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in maths and English.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standards, ensuring every dish is served with pride.
- Support and guide the kitchen team, helping to organise service and maintain high performance during busy shifts.
- Deputise for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when required, helping to resolve issues and keep service running smoothly.
- Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently met.
- Monitor stock levels, food preparation, and kitchen organisation to ensure efficient service.