Kitchen Manager - Social Pub & Kitchen

Stonegate Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Dental insurance discounts

MiXR app discounts

Pay early access

Stonegate Xtra discounts

Mortgage advice

Car leasing discounts

Refer A Friend incentive

Hotel discounts

Learning & Development programs

Job summary

Stonegate Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader for Hogshead in Wolverhampton. You will shape kitchen operations, drive high standards, and support your team in delivering excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities include hiring, coaching, training, scheduling, stock checks, and collaborating with front-of-house to boost sales. A focus on hygiene, cost control, and growth opportunities is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering training.
• Solid knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety and H&S regulations.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members in an inclusive manner.
• Lead, guide and develop your kitchen team with ongoing training.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Food knowledge

Coaching/mentoring

Food safety knowledge

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 Hogshead. As Kitchen Manager you will…

Required skills and experience

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

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 its live it's on, and we are the place to watch it. The Hogshead, in the heart of Wolverhampton. We champion excellent Craft IPA's and Sours and celebrate fantastic cask ale with 10 pumps, meaning there's something for every taste. We don't just stop there, as we continue our shrine to pints with premium lagers, ciders both flavoured and traditional, and bottled and canned craft beers. We also love crafted gins, 2-4-1 cocktails, and a great range of soft drinks for those guests taking it easy. We have an extensive food menu that is all about tapas, pizza, burgers, and an excellent vegan range.

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