Cook & Front of House Team Leader

  • Job Reference: 00005127-1
  • Date Posted: 6 March 2026
  • Recruiter: Community Hospitality
  • Location: Taunton, Somerset
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Hospitality & Tourism
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Cook & Front of House Team Leader

Millers Yard @ Mambo’s, Taunton
Salary: DOE

Millers Yard is a vibrant street food café kitchen located inside Mambo’s in Taunton, and we’re looking for a confident, food-loving Cook & Front of House Team Leader to join our open-kitchen operation.

This is a hands-on, combined role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves working directly with customers, and can lead from the front while delivering great food.

Full time or part time hours: 30 - 45 hrs pw 

The Role

Working across both the kitchen and front of house, you will:

  • Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality street food in our open kitchen

  • Deliver friendly, efficient front-of-house service and create a great customer experience

  • Lead by example on shift, managing food service and workflow

  • Delegate tasks and support the team to keep service running smoothly

  • Maintain excellent standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety

  • Coordinate closely with Management and Chefs across our wider operation

  • Help uphold brand standards and contribute to the growth of the business

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has a genuine passion for food and hospitality

  • Is a strong, positive leader with great communication skills

  • Is confident working both in the kitchen and front of house

  • Thrives in a busy, customer-facing environment

  • Is organised, proactive, and takes pride in high standards

  • Has relevant kitchen or hospitality experience (street food experience a bonus)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary DOE (depending on experience)

  • A dynamic, social working environment

  • Opportunities to grow within a wider chain of operations

  • A role where your ideas, leadership, and energy truly matter

If you love great food, enjoy working with people, and want a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.