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Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Brand discounts 33%

Family discounts 20%

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Beech Hurst - Harvester, part of Mitchells & Butlers PLC, is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef and lead a dedicated kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes.

You will manage food preparation, ordering, and stock control while upholding branded menus and safety standards. A strong team-player attitude and passion for great food are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Aim to smash targets with your team.
• Assist with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Work with a branded menu and ensure consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Full-time

Location: Haywards Heath, RH16 4BB

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Sept 2026

Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Summary

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As Kitchen Team Leader at the Beech Hurst - Harvester, 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 Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? 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 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; and 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? 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.

Haven’t got a CV to hand?

Don’t worry you don’t need a CV to apply.

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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