Kitchen Manager — Lead Team, Elevate Standards, Earn Bonus

Slug & Lettuce - Stonegate Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Dental Insurance discounts

MiXR app rewards

Pay on demand via Stream

Stonegate Xtra discounts

Refer A Friend £1000

Job summary

Slug And Lettuce in London is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and maintain high dining standards. In this leadership role, you'll shape kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure consistent quality across all dishes.

You’ll oversee hiring and onboarding, schedule shifts to meet labour targets, and uphold food safety and COSHH compliance. A proactive approach to cost control and stock management will support growth and guest satisfaction in our busy pub environment near

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a pub or casual dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of COSHH, food safety, and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to hire, onboard, and develop staff while managing costs.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff with ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen schedule to meet labour targets.
• Conduct regular stock checks to control costs and meet goals.
• Foster collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house to drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food knowledge

COSHH knowledge

H&S knowledge

Hiring

Onboarding

Staff development

Labour scheduling

Stock management

Cost control

Sales collaboration

Job description

Slug And Lettuce in London is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and maintain high dining standards. In this leadership role, you'll shape kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure consistent quality across all dishes.

You’ll oversee hiring and onboarding, schedule shifts to meet labour targets, and uphold food safety and COSHH compliance. A proactive approach to cost control and stock management will support growth and guest satisfaction in our busy pub environment near