Job Overview
Kitchen Team Lead – West House, Dundee
Full-Time
West House is looking for a Kitchen Team Lead to join our team.
We're a busy bar-restaurant known for great food, a strong social atmosphere, and a team that genuinely looks out for each other. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to help run a tight, well-organised kitchen while building a team people actually enjoy working in.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team day-to-day, setting the standard on section and during service
- Supporting with training, rotas, and day-to-day team management
- Maintaining food safety, prep, and service standards across a varied menu
- Working closely with front-of-house and management to keep service running smoothly
- Helping build a positive, supportive kitchen culture — the kind of place people want to come to work
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead kitchen role
- A calm head under pressure and a genuine interest in developing others
- Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)
- Someone who takes pride in the team around them, not just the plates going out
What we offer:
- Full-time hours with a stable, established venue
- A close-knit team and a management structure that supports you
- The chance to shape how the kitchen team works and grows
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
