Kitchen Manager

Great Local Pubs - Stonegate Group; Foots Cray; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Exclusive discounts on Dental & health

MiXR pay on demand access

Wide employee discounts portal

Career development programmes

Job summary

Stonegate Group, the UK's largest operator of pubs, is seeking a Kitchen Manager/Team Leader for George Staples. You will lead, coach and develop the kitchen team, uphold high food safety standards, and drive growth through strong kitchen-front collaboration.

Expect a busy, values‑driven environment with opportunities to shape kitchen operations and performance. You will manage staffing, ensure training access, stock control, and cost management while delivering great pub grub and a welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and driving training.
• Strong knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety and H&S compliance.
• Ability to manage costs and maintain high food standards.

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard and develop kitchen staff with a focus on inclusion.
• Lead and coach the kitchen team to ensure ongoing training and growth.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety, and organise a safe workspace.
• Manage kitchen schedules to optimise labour and meet targets.
• Run stock checks to control costs and support performance goals.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive sales and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Food knowledge

Health & Safety

Job description

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 George Staples. As Kitchen Manager you will…

• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at George Staples
• 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.

Each pub has its own story, character, and loyal locals, but they all share the same welcoming spirit. Whether it’s top‑notch sports screenings, quiz nights, or DJs keeping the party going, there’s always something happening. At most of our pubs, you’ll find proper pub grub – with big, juicy burgers and classic fish and chips being firm favourites. And when it comes to pouring a cracking pint, we’ve got it nailed. We serve up real value, a great atmosphere, and a pub experience that’s worth every penny. We are the largest pub in Blackfen. We have a diverse clientele throughout the week and lend ourselves to a younger guest on the weekends because of our large late‑night offering. We show all kinds of sports on our thirteen screens as well as host weekly quizzes, karaoke, bingo, and club nights. This, along with our great range of ales and beers, makes us the place to be. Our food offering is great quality pub grub with daily and weekend deals. We are located on the main bus route into Bexleyheath and Greenwich, so transport is great day and night.

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. 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.

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.

• 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
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• 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