Kitchen Team Leader
Winchester, Hampshire
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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more or apply today