Deputy Kitchen Manager

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days holiday

Staff discounts

Career progression

Employee share scheme

Free helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Deputy Kitchen Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing kitchen team at one of our branded sites. You will train staff, manage shift operations and ensure food safety, quality and cost control across the kitchen.

This role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will work closely with the Head Chef to drive menu execution, ordering, and stock control, while maintaining brand standards and a

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Ability to train and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with kitchen operations and staffing.
• Oversee food preparation, portion control and stock management.
• Ensure consistent food quality and teamwork across shifts.
• Support menu execution and brand standards.

Skills

People management

Team training

Stock control

Menu knowledge

Leadership

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

As Deputy Kitchen Manager at {{Location Description}}, 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 work around 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.