Kitchen Team Leader

Park Gate Inn - 180440; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pub and restaurant in Maidstone is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef. You will drive your team to deliver great food, manage food preparation, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a friendly team environment. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are provided, including training programs and discounts across brands.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Paid qualifications

Pension plan

28 days paid holiday

High-street shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for training and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire the Kitchen Team to deliver exceptional food.
• Support food ordering and preparation processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for serving great food

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Health and hygiene regulations

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 at the Park Gate Inn, 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. 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 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