Part Time Kitchen Team Leader

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Upton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Staff discount 33%

Friends & family discount 20%

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Shopping discounts

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC's Wheatsheaf Inn in Upton is seeking a Part Time Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef, develop a proud kitchen, and train the team to deliver great, consistent meals.

You will lead from the front, manage food ordering and stock, ensure health & hygiene compliance, and drive targets with your kitchen crew, while enjoying flexible shifts, staff discounts, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams
• Ability to train and develop staff
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver great food
• Drive targets with the team
• Oversee food ordering and stock control
• Master branded menu execution
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Part Time Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC | Salary: Competitive Salary | Hours: Part-time | Location: Upton, CH2 1HX | Job type: Permanent | Posting date: 1 Nov 2026 | Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

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As Part Time Kitchen Team Leader at the Wheatsheaf Inn, 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 Sizzling Pub & Grill one of the UK’s most loved pub brands. From breakfast to the big game and beyond, our team welcome each guest with open arms. So, if you’ve got sizzling skills and want to join our team at the heart of the community.

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!
• On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension;
• 28 days paid holiday;
• high-street shopping discounts;
• we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

What will I be doing?

• 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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