Kitchen Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends & family

Wagestream financial toolkit

Paid qualifications to grow

Opportunities for progression (200+Che

Gym membership discounts

Team Socials

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC’s Fountain - Harvester in Loughton is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef, lead a dedicated kitchen team and take pride in delivering exceptional meals.

You will train chefs, manage stock and food ordering, and ensure the kitchen operates to brand standards and strict health and safety regulations. This permanent, full-time role is ideal for a hands-on leader committed to consistent performance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Full-time Location: Loughton, MK5 8AF Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 26 Oct 2026

Summary

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As Kitchen Team Leader at the Fountain - 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.

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.
• 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?

• 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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