Kitchen Team Leader Apprenticeship
Three Magpies (Heathrow) · South East · TW6 2AU
About the role
Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader - Community Pubs 🧑🍳✨
Community Pubs are the vibrant hubs of local neighbourhoods 🏡 – spots where everyone gathers, stories unfold, and genuine connections are forged. As part of Greene King's proud pub legacy, our brand is all about creating welcoming, lively spaces filled with character.
As an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader, you'll be the driving force in our kitchens! 🚀 Your energy and knack for organisation will help lead our kitchen teams to success, ensuring every dish is a winner and our guests have an unforgettable 5-star experience. Beyond amazing food and drinks, you'll get to spark creativity with events like quizzes and music nights, bringing our community even closer! 🎶
What you'll be doing:
- Whipping up and presenting delicious food to our high standards – serve it with pride! 🍔🍟
- Steering the kitchen crew, organising service, and keeping things running smoothly, especially during those peak times. 💨
- Stepping up to cover for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs, tackling any challenges to keep service on point. 💪
- Making sure our food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness are top-notch, always. ✅
- Keeping an eye on stock, prep, and kitchen organisation for maximum efficiency. 📦
What you'll bring:
- A serious passion for food and a dedication to preparing and presenting it perfectly. 💯
- Awesome leadership skills – you can motivate and support your team like a pro. 🌟
- A cool, organised head, even when things get hectic – you can think on your feet! 🧠
- A commitment to keeping our kitchen sparkling clean and safe. ✨
- A positive, can-do attitude and a real team player spirit. 🙌
What's in it for you? Perks & Benefits! 🎉
- Sweet Discounts: 33% off for you and 15% for loved ones at all our brands. Time for a treat! 😋
- Support System: Free employee assistance program for mental, financial, and legal well-being – because you matter. 💖
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. 👨👩👧👦
- Menopause Friendly Employer: We've got your back.
- Travel Perks: 50% off for you and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels. Weekend getaways, anyone? ✈️
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Earn up to £1,500 for recommending someone awesome! 💰
- Wagestream: Access your earned wages before payday for those unexpected moments. 💸
- Retail Therapy: Up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive deals with Three Mobile, plus more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
No boring college days! 🙌 Your training is hands-on and work-based, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote catch-ups with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have a workplace mentor guiding you every step of the way. You'll also gain valuable Functional Skills in English and maths, tailored to your needs (if you don't have GCSEs). We’ll have reviews every 12 weeks with you, your manager, and your coach to celebrate your progress! 📈
This is a Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship (Level 3), including Functional Skills in maths and English.
CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG. We're all about creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
*Please note: The key dates provided are a guide. This vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found.*
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