Chef - Greater Manchester

Slug & Lettuce; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality venue in Greater Manchester is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Member to assist in food preparation and maintain high kitchen standards. The role offers the opportunity to learn and develop culinary skills while contributing to a thriving team environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. You will also enjoy perks like discounts on food and drinks and flexible working.

Benefits

Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink

Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Discounts at various retailers

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Stonegate Hotel Discounts

Flexible working

Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym

Discounted Dental Insurance

Stream – Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ready to take the next step in a culinary career.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef with orders and food hygiene.
• Experience as a Kitchen Team Member or Kitchen Porter.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Overseeing deliveries.
• Offer creative ideas for kitchen improvement.
• Work with the team to achieve targets.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Keen eye for detail

Experience in maintaining kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Chef - Greater Manchester
Location- Slug And Lettuce

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

The Opportunity

Are you a Kitchen Team Member or a Kitchen Porter who is ready to take the next step? As a Kitchen Team Member you will play a pivotal role in our business success whilst developing the skills to enhance your career.

As a Kitchen Team Member, do you have…

• A passion for Hospitality
• A willingness to learn new skills everyday
• A keen eye for detail
• The ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene at Slug And Lettuce
• The experience to maintain kitchen equipment

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for our guests.
• Ensure the kitchen is in an excellent, clean and hygienic condition at all times.
• Overseeing deliveries.
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance.
• Work with the team to achieve company targets.

About Us Continuation

Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra! We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. But we aren’t just about the here and now. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best moments are the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it all possible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay the game and make S&L THE place to be. Slug & Lettuce, Piccadilly Gardens is a beautiful bar in the heart of the city centre. A stone's throw from Piccadilly Station and all major transport links, our venue brings an extra layer of sophistication to the commuter hotspot. We're the go-to place, whether it is for a ‘Get Together’ with friends, a drink after work, or the first stop on an outbound journey. The outside seating area – known to some as Manchester’s best-kept secret – provides the perfect outdoor setting no matter the weather.

What’s in it for you?

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Estate
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Slug And Lettuce directly.