Kitchen Team Leader

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across brands

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday 28 days

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Woking is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader for the Wheatsheaf/Ember Inns. No CV is needed; our mobile-friendly application takes about 2 minutes to complete and asks for essential details.

You will assist the Head Chef, train and develop the kitchen team, master the menu, and ensure food quality while upholding health and hygiene standards. There are strong progression opportunities and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to train staff and develop talent.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Smash targets with your team and manage performance.
• Assist with food ordering, preparation and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with branded menu and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock control

Menu execution

Health & safety

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 Wheatsheaf, 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

Summary

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 Wheatsheaf, 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Benefits

• 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.

Company Details

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Woking, GU21 4AL

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Nov 2026

Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

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