Kitchen Team Leader
Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £28,080 per year
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £28,080 per year
Full-time | Permanent
The Opportunity
My client is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to join their high-performing bakery team in Winchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on food professional with leadership experience to step into a role combining quality food production and team development.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards, driving consistency, and supporting a positive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, including baking and food production
- Prepare high-quality, fresh products in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure full compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
- Manage stock control, ordering, and deliveries
- Train, coach, and develop team members in food preparation
- Maintain consistently high quality and presentation standards
- Support the wider management team with bakery performance and operations
- Contribute to a positive, productive, and team-focused culture
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Experience in a kitchen, bakery, or food production environment
- Previous role as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or senior kitchen team member
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
- Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team
- Organised, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
- Bakery or artisan food experience
- Stock control and ordering experience
- Barista or coffee knowledge
Benefits
- 50% discount on food and drink
- Employee discount scheme across major brands
- Financial wellbeing support, including early access to wages
- 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid birthday day off
- Incentives and team reward schemes
- Regular team social events
- Up to 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
- Aim Higher
Interested? Contact Chris Henry on 01803 840 844 or email chris.henry@mego.co.uk to find out more or apply today!
