Deputy Kitchen Manager

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant group in Colchester is seeking a Deputy Kitchen Manager to lead a team in delivering exceptional food experiences. You will support food ordering and stock control while inspiring your team to achieve targets. This role offers flexible shifts, growth opportunities, and a range of employee benefits, ensuring both professional and personal development. If you are passionate about food and leadership, we want you to join our dynamic kitchen team.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

33% discount across brands

Paid qualifications

Gym membership discounts

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Qualifications

• Must be able to train and inspire a kitchen team.
• Ability to smash targets and support food ordering.
• Experience with branded menus is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality food.
• Support food preparation and manage stock control.
• Assist the Head Chef in their absence.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Preparation

Stock Control

Menu Management

Job description

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As Deputy Kitchen Manager at {{LocationDescription}}, you’ll will lead a winning team to make food that keeps our guests keep coming through our doors! As a master of the menu, you will train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to workaround your lifestyle!
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials– work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high‑street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS DEPUTY KITCHEN MANAGER YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Support food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Support the Head Chef when they are not around.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.