Lead Kitchen Team: Train, Deliver Excellent Food

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts across brands

Wagestream

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited’s Toby Carvery Downlands is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of and to master the branded menu.

You will train chefs, drive targets, manage ordering, prep and stock control, and help your team comply with health and hygiene standards. This role offers a pathway to progression within a busy, guest‑facing kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and training staff.
• Passion for delivering great food and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to manage food ordering, prep, and stock control.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Food preparation

Stock control

Health & hygiene

Target achievement

Brand menu execution

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited’s Toby Carvery Downlands is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of and to master the branded menu.

You will train chefs, drive targets, manage ordering, prep and stock control, and help your team comply with health and hygiene standards. This role offers a pathway to progression within a busy, guest‑facing kitchen.