Kitchen Team Leader — Lead a busy kitchen + 33% staff discount

Chef & Brewer - BRA_101; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discount

Employee assistance

Maternity/Paternity policies

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Chef & Brewer is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards and service runs smoothly. You will support and develop the team, maintain hygiene, and deputise for management when needed.

You will lead by example, stay calm under pressure, and ensure every plate delivered to customers reflects quality and consistency across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team under pressure.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Ensure allergen controls are understood and followed.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Deputise for management and resolve issues in their absence.
• Coordinate the team to ensure smooth, clockwork service.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Allergen controls

English proficiency

Job description

Chef & Brewer is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to guide a busy kitchen, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards and service runs smoothly. You will support and develop the team, maintain hygiene, and deputise for management when needed.

You will lead by example, stay calm under pressure, and ensure every plate delivered to customers reflects quality and consistency across all shifts.