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Our Kitchen Team Leaders play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants - delivering tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and mentoring our Kitchen Assistants whilst supporting the management team.
Responsibilities
* Supporting and coaching other members of staff and deputising for management in their absence.
* Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications.
* Working proactively and supporting general kitchen duties.
* Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time.
* Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety regulations.
* Ensuring compliance with restaurant operational procedures, monitoring standards, and following company guidelines.
* Assisting customers with queries, providing high-quality product knowledge, and addressing allergies and dietary needs.
* Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of the restaurant environment.
* Some keyholder responsibilities may be required.
Who we are looking for
* You are passionate about food and delivering the best experience for our customers.
* Relevant food safety qualifications are an advantage but not essential.
* You work well within a team, build relationships, and enjoy celebrating success.
* You are punctual, well-presented, and have a positive, hardworking attitude.
* You are eager to learn new skills and gain new experiences.
* You thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
* You demonstrate our values at all times – being one team, continuously improving, bringing a smile, living our garden passion, and making it work for our customers.
What we offer
* Generous annual leave entitlement, with flexible holiday scheduling.
* Uncapped store discounts, including 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in our food halls.
* Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support, including early earnings access, savings, and financial advice.
* Support through Retail Trust, offering confidential support, virtual GP services, free counselling, and retail rewards.
* Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy, our eLearning platform and training programs.
* A thriving, passionate, diverse culture committed to customer satisfaction.
About us
Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores in every UK nation. We celebrate gardens and plants through our products, services, and community events. Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, providing a relaxed environment for customers. We are dedicated to being a great place to work, encouraging our colleagues to be their best every day and to celebrate success together.
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