Head Chef

Harvester; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% brand discounts

Friends & family 20% off

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Harvester Fountain in Milton Keynes is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef in creating a kitchen to be proud of. You will train and lead the team, manage stock and orders, and ensure the branded menu is executed with high standards.

Join a family-friendly brand offering flexible shifts, strong progression opportunities, and benefits such as Wagestream and brand discounts. Be part of a team that delivers great food and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a fast-paced pub/restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work with a branded menu and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Aim to smash targets with your team and drive performance.
• Assist with food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Master the branded menu and ensure consistency across service.
• Oversee health and hygiene compliance and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Menu execution

Health & hygiene

Job description

As Kitchen Team Leader at the Fountain - Harvester, you will support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of. You will be the master of the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people. Does this sound like you?

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• 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.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• 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 KITCHEN TEAM LEADER YOU’LL…

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Support with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

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.