Kitchen Lead

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub chain in Kidlington is seeking a passionate Kitchen Lead to manage the kitchen team and ensure high-quality food delivery. As Kitchen Lead, you will inspire and train your team while handling food ordering and stock control. Benefits include flexible shifts, discounts across brands, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us to create dining experiences that keep guests coming back for more.

Benefits

Paid hourly

Flexible shifts

33% discount across brands

Earned Wage Access

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Discounts on gym memberships

Team Socials

Pension and 28 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Free employee helpline

Free shares

Qualifications

• Confidence in managing a kitchen team.
• Experience in food preparation and stock control.
• Driven to achieve team targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen team effectively.
• Train your team to deliver high-quality food.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee food ordering and stock management.

Skills

Managing a kitchen team

Training and inspiring team

Food ordering and preparation

Maintaining health and hygiene

Job description

As Kitchen Lead at the Red Lion, you will have passion for driving your Chefs and Kitchen Team to success. With a team to be proud of, you'll serve food that keeps our guests wanting more.

Join us at Ember Inns, we’re a home away from home. Think real ales, traditional pub grub and roaring log fires: we’re the local to be proud of. So, if you want to be at the heart of the neighbourhood, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Paid hourly – to help you manage your budget at home
• 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.
• Earned Wage Access – no more waiting for payday, you can access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• 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 LEAD YOU’LL…

• Have confidence in managing a kitchen team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash your targets with your team.
• Manage food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Maintain health and hygiene regulations.
• Work within a branded menu.