14 Water St, Building D1/D2, London, E14 5GX, UNITED KINGDOM
As Kitchen Lead, you'll keep the kitchen running smoothlyat our newest site in Wood Wharf, while delivering consistent, high-quality pizzas. We are looking for someone who is proactive and can anticipate the needs of both the kitchen an the team, to get ahead of issues before they arise. You'll be hands-on through service, help bring newer team members up to speed, and be the point of support when the Group Executive Chef or management team aren't around. You'll be ultimately responsible for the kitchen team's performance, stock ordering and management, and quality control. Expect a mix of morning, day, evening and weekend shifts.
What you'll do
- Support the team through service and keep the kitchen running smoothly
- Work the full line: prep, oven prep, pizza-making and the pass
- Train and support new team members through onboarding and day-to-day shifts
- Uphold and train standards of pizza quality, cleanliness and organisation
- Make sure opening and closing duties are followed correctly, by all team members
- Stay on top of menu items, offerings and allergens
- Oversee the Back of House area and correct any issues with support from management and facilities teams
- Be responsible for stock management, ordering and general kitchen organisation, H&S including compliance, and cleanliness
Who we're looking for
You've got solid kitchen experience and you're ready to step up — calm under pressure, organised, and confident leading a section during a busy service. You communicate well, bring the best out of the people around you, and take pride in a clean, well-run kitchen. Experience in a similar kitchen environment is essential.
What you get
- Free staff meal and a drink on every shift, plus staff soft drinks
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Generous staff discount across the whole company (both Crate sites and online shop)
- Summer whole-company staff parties
- Wage-advance cycle-loan scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Crate is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team.
Screening Questions
- Do you have experience in a similar role?
- Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
- Describe your customer service experience
