Kitchen Manager: Lead, Mentor & Grow Pub Kitchen

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

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