Kitchen Team Leader

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Hook; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discounts

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Pension

28 days holiday

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC in Hook is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive standards in a busy kitchen. You will train and motivate chefs, manage orders and stock, and ensure clean, safe environments while upholding brand expectations.

We offer flexible shifts, generous staff discounts, Wagestream access, paid qualifications, a pension, 28 days holiday and opportunities for progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to manage food orders and stock effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver meals you are proud of.
• Drive targets and quality standards with your team.
• Manage food ordering, prep, and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Stock control

Menu knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC
Salary: Competitive Salary plus tips
Hours: Full-time
Location: Hook, RG27 0DL
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 19 Oct 2026
Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

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.

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.

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