Kitchen Manager

Stonegate Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and kitchen operator in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations. You will support and develop your kitchen team while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have excellent food knowledge and experience in mentoring staff. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25% off food and drink for employees and friends

Online benefits portal with discounts

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Corporate Discount Rates

Early access to earned wages

Referral scheme of up to £1000

Qualifications

• Ability to mentor and develop kitchen team members.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of H&S and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members inclusively.
• Lead and develop kitchen team with growth opportunities.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen schedule for efficient staffing.
• Conduct regular stock checks for cost management.
• Increase sales and foster relationships between teams.

Skills

Team support and coaching

High standard of food knowledge

COSHH and Food Safety knowledge

Job description

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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 Alex.

Key requirements:

• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at Alex
• A high standard of food knowledge and skill
• An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge

Responsibilities 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.

About us:

At Social Pub and Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being individually crafted and hero great experiences at any time of the day or night. We tailor to our diverse range of guests, and our teams create the perfect place to socialise with friends, whether that be for Bottomless Brunch, sport or to join us for a great night out. Each venue is different and has its own unique identity, and this is something we celebrate in our teams too. We need our team to engage confidently with our guests, have a passion for great beer, cocktails, and sport. If it's live, it’s on, and we are the place to watch it. We cater to everyone and have something on every night, from quizzes, karaoke, and rock club nights to live comedy shows! Our pub has two floors, a heated and covered beer garden decked with HD screens all around. We also offer amazing food and drink deals throughout the week, and guests can enjoy our rotating ales and crafts!

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
• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
• Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages
• Referral scheme of up to £1000 per person

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at

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 Alex directly.