Kitchen Team Lead Apprenticeship

About the role

Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader 🍳 | Chef and Brewer

Ready to level up your career and lead a buzzing kitchen team? 💪 At Chef and Brewer, we're all about creating awesome vibes in our cosy country pubs. We serve up seriously good food and drinks, and we need passionate people to make it happen.

As our Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader, you'll be the go-to person for:

• Kitchen Boss Moves: Get hands-on preparing, cooking, and serving food that wows every customer. 💯
• Team Superpower: Support and guide your kitchen squad, keeping things running smoothly during those peak rushes. 🚀
• Stepping Up: Jump in for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when they need you, solving problems and keeping the service on point. 🦸
• Safety First: Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and up to scratch with all the food hygiene and safety rules. ✨
• Stock Savvy: Keep an eye on our ingredients and kitchen setup to make sure we're always efficient. 📊

What you'll bring to the table...

• A serious love for food and making it look amazing. 🤩
• You’re a natural leader who knows how to motivate and boost your team. 🌟
• You stay chill and organised, even when things get hectic. 🧘
• You're all about keeping things super safe and clean in the kitchen. ✅
• A positive, can-do attitude that makes you a great team player. 🙌

Why you'll love working with us...

• Food & Drink Perks: Get 33% off your faves and 15% off for your crew at all our brands! 🍻🍔
• Your Well-being Matters: Free access to our employee assistance program for mental, financial, and legal support. 💖
• Family Friendly: Enhanced maternity and paternity policies. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Menopause Friendly: We've got your back. 💚
• Travel Deals: 50% off at our Greene King Inns and hotels for you and 25% off for your loved ones. ✈️
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Earn up to £1,500 for bringing new talent to the team! 💸
• Wage Access: Get paid early with Wagestream for those unexpected moments. 💰
• Shopping Spree: Up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive Three Mobile deals, plus loads more! 🛍️

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

• Learn on the Job: No boring college classes! Your training is all hands-on, with remote check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks and a dedicated workplace mentor. 🤓
• Boost Your Skills: Gain essential English and Maths Functional Skills (if needed) with personalised support. 📚
• Regular Feedback: Get insights and support every 12 weeks in reviews with your coach and manager. 🔄

We're creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they truly belong. 🤝 We're all about building a culture where everyone can thrive!

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.

Skills