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Kitchen Lead at the Antelope Inn – drive your team to deliver unforgettable food experiences.
About the Role
As Kitchen Lead at the Antelope Inn (part of the Sizzling Pub & Grill brand), your passion for exceptional food will inspire a team that tears up the menu—while putting smiles on guests’ faces. Here, every shift is an opportunity to make a dining moment special, from breakfasts to nacho nachts. If you thrive in high-energy kitchens and want to lead a team that enjoys the same rewards as the stars, this is for you.
At Sizzling Pub & Grill, we’re more than just our infrared grill: we’re one of the UK’s most beloved pub brands, serving up everything from hearty breakfasts to crowd-pleasing sports games. Join us and become part of Mitchells & Butlers – a nation of teams who make a living the way we make a meal: together.
Responsibilities
As Kitchen Lead, you’ll be the architect of kitchen performance with your hands on the following:
- Lead with confidence: Manage a team, boost morale, and ensure standards are set and met.
- Train and inspire: Develop your cooks to deliver outstanding food—every dish a masterpiece.
- Team smashers: Drive your team to excel, enable mentorship, and hit targets with enthusiasm.
- Operations in the kitchen:
- Ordering & prep: Oversee food stock, exercises cost control, and manage prep effectively.
- Stock control: Minimise waste, maximise freshness, and keep everything running smoothly to the schedule.
- Regulations & standards: Maintain strict hygiene and health compliance—no shortcuts.
- Menu master: Operate within the branded menu system with flair, creativity, and precision.
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Requirements
We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on leader with:
- Proven ability to mentor and motivate a kitchen team.
- Experience in multi-level product prep, food ordering, and stock management.
- Expertise in following hygiene and safety regulations—first priority in our kitchens.
- A dynamic attitude and a team-first mindset—after all, everyone’s success depends on togetherness.
- Familiarity with public-facing menus and brand consistency is a must.
What’s In It for You?
✨ A taste of your own hard work:
- Paid hourly, so you call your own spend.
- Flexible shifts—life happens, and yours can work around it.
🍽️ Rewards as generous as our portions:
- 33% discount across Miller & Carter (for date nights) and Toby Carvery (for family feasts).
- 20% discount for friends and family—because great chefs deserve a capital “T” team.
- Earned Wage Access: Cash in your hours early—no waiting for payday.
- Network with learning opportunities—qualifications paid for your growth.
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🏋️ Because balance matters:
- Discounts on gym memberships—so you hit your workouts after your shifts.
🎉 Work hard, celebrate harder:
- Team Socials—because enjoying the journey with your teammates is just as important as biting into a perfect burger.
Why Mitchells & Butlers?
With Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), you’re not just getting a pension, 28 days paid holiday, or designated high-street shopping discounts, we go the extra mile:
- Free shares to become a business owner from Day One.
- A free employee helpline—it’s there for your well-being, no questions asked.
- Valued differences: We believe diverse talents create stronger teams, fostering respect and camaraderie for unmatched service.
Join Us and Prove Why We Want You!
At the heart of the community, we welcome those with sizzling skills, great structure, and a team spirit that sets us apart. Meet team culture at its best—where passion meet’s performance. Apply today and let’s get cooking!
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