Kitchen Team Leader - Flexible Hours & Growth

Slug and Lettuce Leeds; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiXR App

Xtra Rewards

VIP entry

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Dental insurance

Early wages (Stream)

Job summary

Slug And Lettuce Solihull/West Midlands is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive day-to-day kitchen operations, coach the team, and uphold high culinary and hygiene standards. You will collaborate with the Kitchen Manager, prepare quality dishes, and mentor staff while maintaining stock and safety compliance.

The role offers a permanent full-time position in a busy kitchen, with opportunities to lead by example and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and mentoring a kitchen team.
• Strong food knowledge and high culinary standards.
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety and H&S knowledge.
• Willingness to develop personally while advancing the brigade.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and support the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification.
• Oversee the kitchen team in the Kitchen Manager's absence.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and supplies.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Team coaching

Food knowledge

COSHH & Food Safety

H&S knowledge

Personal development

Job description

Slug And Lettuce Solihull/West Midlands is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive day-to-day kitchen operations, coach the team, and uphold high culinary and hygiene standards. You will collaborate with the Kitchen Manager, prepare quality dishes, and mentor staff while maintaining stock and safety compliance.

The role offers a permanent full-time position in a busy kitchen, with opportunities to lead by example and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive hospitality environment.