Kitchen Team Leader

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Gym discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in St Albans is looking for a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef, train chefs, and run the kitchen to a high standard, with a passion for great food and people development.

Join a UK pub group offering flexible shifts, staff discounts across our brands, progression opportunities, a pension, and 28 days holiday. This permanent, full-time role provides a welcoming team and opportunities to grow within the company.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Stock control

Menu execution

Health & safety awareness

Job description

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Join us at Sizzling Pub & Grill one of the UK’s most loved pub brands. From breakfast to the big game and beyond, our team welcome each guest with open arms. So, if you’ve got sizzling skills and want to join our team at the heart of the community, apply today!

Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: St Albans, AL4 9RG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

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.

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.

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