Kitchen Team Leader

Harvester - Rayleigh Weir - 181862; Essex; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family restaurant chain is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen team. In this role, you will train staff, manage food preparation, and ensure hygiene standards are met. The position offers flexible shifts, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including discounts and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about food and leadership, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Financial toolkit (Wagestream)

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Progression opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Team socials

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen leadership roles.
• Ability to work with a branded menu.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team.
• Support with food ordering and preparation.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Training and inspiring kitchen staff

Food preparation

Health and hygiene compliance

Target-driven mindset

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Kitchen Team Leader atthe Rayleigh Weir - 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.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

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.

Compensation: Competitive salary