Kitchen Manager - Live in

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Wheathampstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

33% discount across brands

Friends and family 20% discount

Gym membership discount

Health plan

Dental plan

Pension

25 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Onsite accommodation

Job summary

Miller & Carter - Wheathampstead is seeking a Kitchen Manager to build a kitchen you can be proud of, overseeing training, mentoring your team, and managing food ordering and preparation.

Join us as we promote high standards with a 3‑day Steak School, onsite accommodation option, and a strong benefits package including discounts and pension. This is a great step for someone pursuing their first Kitchen Manager role.

Qualifications

• Suitable for someone seeking their first Kitchen Manager appointment.
• Management training through specialised programs (Steak School).
• Opportunity to earn qualifications with paid for training.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver high‑quality food you’re proud of.
• Drive targets with your team to boost sales and guest satisfaction.
• Kitchen management: food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food ordering

Food preparation

Stock control

Hygiene compliance

Menu execution

Job description

At Miller & Carter - Wheathampstead we know that a good Kitchen Manager is key to our success. You’ll build a kitchen to be proud of, managing all areas; from training and mentoring your team to overseeing food ordering and preparation.

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.

This opportunity comes with the added optional benefit of onsite accommodation, comprising a bedsit/studio.

This is a suitable opportunity for somebody looking for their first Kitchen Manager appointment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Bonus scheme – we’re all about rewarding the hard work you put in
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• 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.
• Discount on gym memberships.
• Health & Dental Plans - to keep you safe, secure and always smiling

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 25 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 MANAGER YOU’LL…

• Be a Kitchen Manager that inspires your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of.
• Be driven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction .
• Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.

At M&B we value the unique perspectives each person brings. We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and allyship, we create a sense of belonging, engagement and team work which are essential to delivering great guest experiences. Join us and be a part of a great team