Kitchen Team Leader

The Lyttelton Arms; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charming rural pub is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the Head Chef in creating an exemplary kitchen atmosphere. You will train and inspire your team while managing food operations effectively. Ideal candidates have a passion for serving high-quality food and experience in a kitchen environment. Join a supportive team that values growth and offers progression opportunities, as well as various perks like discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Gym membership discounts

Paid qualifications and progression opportunities

Employee helpline

Pension and 28 days paid holiday

Team socials

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to train and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team.
• Support with food ordering and preparation.
• Oversee compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Passion for serving great food

Leadership

Team training

Stock control

Job description

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Kitchen Team Leader at the Cuckoo, 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 – afinancial 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; 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.