Kitchen Team Leader Apprenticeship
Lifetime Training · London · E1W 3SH
About the role
Ready to level up in the kitchen and lead a crew? 🚀 As an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader with Urban Heritage, your vibe for great customer experiences and your ability to rally a team are key! You’ll make sure everyone’s crushing it and delivering 5-star moments for our guests. ✨ But it’s not just about banging out awesome food and drinks; your creative sparks can light up our events, from trivia nights to music sessions, bringing our community together. 🎶
Urban Heritage is where classic British pub charm meets modern city energy. We’re all about premium drinks (think craft beers 🍻, killer cocktails 🍸), top-notch wines 🍷, and a menu that blends your fave pub classics with fresh, seasonal dishes. Whether it’s after-work chill, weekend brunch, or a night out, we’re the spot that’s stylish, buzzing, and super welcoming. 😎
As our next Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader, you'll:
- Whip up and serve food that’s on point with our brand standards – every dish served with pride! 💪
- Be the go-to person for the kitchen team, keeping service flowing smoothly and making sure everyone’s performing at their best, even when it gets hectic. 🏃♀️💨
- Step up and support the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs, tackling any issues that pop up to keep service on track.
- Be the guardian of our food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness – no compromises! ✅
- Keep an eye on stock, prep, and general kitchen flow to make sure we’re serving up efficiency. 💯
What you’ll bring to the table:
- A genuine love for food and a commitment to making it look and taste amazing. 🧑🍳
- Natural leadership vibes and the ability to inspire and back up your teammates.
- A cool head, killer organisation skills, and the ability to think fast when things heat up. 🔥
- A dedication to keeping our kitchen spotless and safe.
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to be an awesome team player. 🙌
Perks of joining the Urban Heritage fam:
- Score a 33% discount on food & drink for you, and 15% for your mates and fam! 🍽️
- Get free access to our employee assistance program for mental, financial, and legal support – because you’re important! 🧠
- Family-friendly policies that actually make sense. 👨👩👧👦
- We’re a Menopause Friendly Employer. 💖
- Enjoy 50% off stays at our Greene King Inns and hotels for you, and 25% for your loved ones. Weekend getaway, anyone? ✈️
- Refer a friend and you could bag up to £1,500 when they join the team! 💰
- Wagestream: Access your earned wages before payday – for those unexpected moments. 💸
- Loads of retail discounts up to 30% off at places like Superdrug and Three Mobile! 📱
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- No boring college days! Your training is all on-the-job, with face-to-face sessions and online catch-ups with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You’ll also have a mentor right there in the workplace. 🤝
- We’ll help you nail your Functional Skills in English and Maths if you need them (no GCSEs required here!). 📚
- Regular check-ins every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to make sure you’re smashing your goals and getting the support you need. 📈
We’re all about creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they truly belong. 💖 We want inclusion woven into everything we do – for our team, our customers, and our community.
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.