Kitchen Lead — Berkhamsted, Hemel Taprooms and Berkhamsted Cricket club
Mad Squirrel is a Hertfordshire craft brewery with a growing family of taprooms, and we take our food just as seriously as our beer. We're looking for a passionate, hands-on Kitchen lead to take ownership of our Berkhamsted kitchens — someone who brings energy, high standards, and real pride to every service.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone ready to step up, make their mark, and be a key part of a team that genuinely cares about what it does.
What you'll be doing:
- Running the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, keeping things efficient and well-organised
- Managing stock, food ordering, and ensuring proper stock rotation
- Training and developing the kitchen team, maintaining consistency and quality
- Helping to create new recipes and exciting food presentation ideas
- Ensuring all hygiene, food safety, and health standards are met and recorded accurately
- Keeping kitchen due diligence and paperwork up to date
- Working closely with the wider bar team to deliver a seamless guest experience
What we're looking for:
- At least 6 months' experience in a food or catering environment
- A confident cook who takes real pride in their output
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A proactive, can-do attitude
What we offer:
- Monthly cash beer allowance
- 15% discount across all Mad Squirrel taprooms via membership card
- 50% discount on pizza and food, plus membership points
- Employee Assistance Programme
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the Mad Squirrel kitchen.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. By applying you consent to Mad Squirrel processing your personal data in line with our GDPR policy. If you haven't heard from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion — though we may be in touch about future opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.00-£13.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Food Service Managers: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
