Part Time Kitchen Team Leader

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discounts

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Pension

28 days holiday

High-street discounts

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Chester-le-Street is seeking a Part Time Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef and run a busy kitchen with a passion for great food.

You will train chefs, manage stock, and ensure health and safety standards while delivering consistent service. This role offers flexibility, staff discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Meet targets and drive performance with your team.
• Assist with food ordering, prep and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.
• Work with a branded menu to maintain consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Training

Customer service

Job description

Part Time Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Part-time

Location: Chester le Street, DH2 3RJ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

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As Part Time Kitchen Team Leader at the Church Mouse, 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 Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you.

What’s in it for me?

• 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!
• Pension
• 28 days paid holiday
• High-street shopping discounts
• Free shares
• Free employee helpline

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.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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