Kitchen Manager

Slug & Lettuce - Stonegate Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and bar operator is seeking a Kitchen Manager for their Slug & Lettuce location in Chelmsford. In this role, you will maintain high kitchen standards and develop your team while ensuring food safety. Responsibilities include hiring new staff, managing the kitchen schedule, and conducting stock checks. The ideal candidate should have strong food knowledge and leadership skills, plus the ability to foster a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance

25% off food and drinks

Access to pay early via Stream

High street discounts via Stonegate Xtra

Discounted David Lloyd membership

Mortgage advice

Refer A Friend incentive up to £1000

Discounts at Stonegate Hotels

Award-winning Learning & Development programmes

Qualifications

• Ability to support, coach, and mentor your team.
• Up-to-date COSHH and Food Safety knowledge.
• High standards in kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and onboarding new team members.
• Leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Managing kitchen schedule for efficiency.
• Conducting regular stock checks.

Skills

Food knowledge

Leadership

Mentoring

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Slug And Lettuce

Kitchen Manager

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

We're looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this leadership role, you'll play a key part in shaping our kitchen operations, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the kitchen team at Slug And Lettuce.

As Kitchen Manager you will

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• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at Slug And Lettuce

• A high standard of food knowledge and skill

• An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge

Some of the things you’ll be doing as a Kitchen Manager

• Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.

• Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.

• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.

• Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.

• Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.

• Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

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, Chelmsford overlooks the river, in the heart of Essex and only a short walk from the main shops on the high street. We're ideally situated for shoppers, after-work drinkers, and guests wanting to party the night away. The Slug & Lettuce has something for everyone! We offer great drink deals, food served daily, and resident weekend DJs. For those hot summer days and cool evenings, we also have outside seating and a beautiful terrace overlooking the river that guests can book for private hire.

What makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From mental health resources to lifestyle perks and flexible support, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work.

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Access to your pay early via Stream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
• Mortgage advise via Charles Cameron
• Additional discounts for personal car leasing
• Up to £1000 “Refer A Friend” incentive
• Additional discount at Stonegate Hotels
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

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.

Job Reference: SC1428972CheKM