Kitchen Team Leader

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family 20% discount

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader for Sutton to support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of and to master the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people.

Join Ember Inns, a community-focused pub brand, and benefit from flexible shifts, substantial staff discounts, and opportunities for progression. This role offers a permanent, full-time position with a strong team culture.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Smash targets with your team and drive performance.
• Assist with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sutton, SM2 5SU

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Oct 2026

Summary

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As Kitchen Team Leader at the California, 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, 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 it's 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 proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.