Mitchells & Butlers PLC
Kitchen Team Leader - Grill Chef
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Kitchen Team Leader – Sunderland (Miller & Carter)
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About the Role
As Kitchen Team Leader at Miller & Carter in Sunderland, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Head Chef to create a kitchen environment to be proud of. With a passion for great food and training exceptional people, you’ll craft the perfect menu—and inspire your team to deliver it flawlessly.
Do you see yourself as part of a team that thrives on excellence? Then this could be your next opportunity. Join Miller & Carter, the home of Steak Geeks—where every cut is butchered to perfection, aged with care, and served with pride. Every meal deserves a special touch.
All management employees at Miller & Carter apply to our 3-day industry-leading Steak School, and we proudly hold ‘The Masters of Steak’ accreditation—the only restaurant chain to receive this honour.
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Workplace Perks
- Flexible shifts tailored to your schedule
- 33% discount across all our Miller & Carter and Toby Carvery brands for work meals and family outings
- 20% off on all our brands for friends and family
- Wagestream—manage your finances with a financial toolkit and access earned wages when needed
Development & Growth
- Paid-for qualifications and training opportunities
- Regular promotion opportunities—on average, 200 Chefs become Head Chefs yearly at Mitchells & Butlers
- Free gym membership discounts
Work-Life Balance
- 28 days’ paid holiday
- Team socials—because work should be awesome too!
- High-street shopping discounts via Mitchells & Butlers
- Free employee pension
- Free employee helpline for support whenever you need it
What Will You Be Doing?
As Kitchen Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
- Training and mentoring Chefs and Kitchen Team Members to ensure Outstanding Food Excellence
- Smashing targets while fostering a high-performing team culture
- Supporting with ordering, food prep, and stock control
- Mastering the ability to execute a branded menu flawlessly
- Guaranteeing healing and hygiene compliance within your team
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Your Skills & Experience
Although no CV is required, this role benefits from candidates with:
- Experience dashing in hospitality or culinary environments (preferably in fine dining or steak-focused cuisine)
- Leadership abilities to train, motivate, and develop a team
- Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail—especially in supply and stock management
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
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"At Mitchells & Butlers, we believe in people who call their work their passion. Join a workplace where teamwork, development, and pride are at the heart of everything we do. Come build your future with us."
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