Kitchen Team Leader: Lead, Train & Grow with Flexible Shifts

Harvester - Tarpot; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts

Wagestream access

Qualifications funding

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Holiday allowance

Employee helpline

Free shares

Job summary

Harvester - Tarpot in Benfleet is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef and lead a busy kitchen with passion for great food. You’ll train and inspire a kitchen team, manage food ordering, prep and stock control, and ensure the branded menu is delivered to a high standard.

You’ll work with flexible shifts, enjoy brand discounts, Wagestream access, funded qualifications and clear progression opportunities, plus pension, generous holiday and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Train and inspire Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of, with clear leadership responsibilities.
• Drive the team to hit targets and maintain high standards.
• Assist with food ordering, food preparation and stock control to ensure smooth service.
• Master the branded menu and ensure consistency across shifts.
• Oversee compliance with health and hygiene regulations across the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver great food.
• Support ordering, prep and stock management to meet targets.
• Ensure adherence to the branded menu and quality standards.
• Monitor health and safety compliance and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Food prep

Stock control

Menu knowledge

Health & safety

Job description

Harvester - Tarpot in Benfleet is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef and lead a busy kitchen with passion for great food. You’ll train and inspire a kitchen team, manage food ordering, prep and stock control, and ensure the branded menu is delivered to a high standard.

You’ll work with flexible shifts, enjoy brand discounts, Wagestream access, funded qualifications and clear progression opportunities, plus pension, generous holiday and a supportive team culture.