Kitchen Team Leader

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Waltham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Friends & family discounts 20%

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension & holidays

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC in Waltham is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef, help build a kitchen to be proud of, and train great people who love food. You will own the branded menu, drive service standards, and ensure health and hygiene compliance while delivering consistent, high-quality meals that delight guests across our pub brands.

Join us at one of the UK’s most loved pub brands and enjoy flexible shifts, staff discounts, and career progression as you lead a motivated

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: £13.36 per hour plus tips Hours: Full-time Location: Waltham, DN37 0LL Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

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As Kitchen Team Leader at the Kings Head, 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 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, make your mark and apply today!

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!
• Pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and 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 youdon'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.

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