Kitchen Team Leader

Social Squirrel; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant pub located in Chesham Bois is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to enhance their bustling kitchen team. You will be key in overseeing food preparation and ensuring high-quality standards while fostering a flourishing team environment that excels in British hospitality and fine dining experiences.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via MiXR App

Online benefits portal discounts

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Stonegate Hotel Discounts

Flexible working

Discounted Dental Insurance

Wagestream access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety, H&S regulations.
• Willing to develop personally while enhancing team performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Oversee the kitchen team in absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock ordering and supplies.
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean and hygienic.

Skills

Food knowledge

Leadership

Cooking skills

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

Location- Elephant And Castle

Kitchen Team Leader

Are you a Kitchen Team Leader or an experienced Kitchen Team Member who is ready to take the next step. As a Kitchen Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in our business success, whilst there will be an opportunity to develop your skills to enhance your career.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, do you have…

• The ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring your team

• A high standard of food knowledge and skill

• An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge

• A willingness to develop on a personal level whilst also helping propel the brigade forward at Elephant And Castle

Some of the things you will be doing as a Kitchen Team Leader

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager

• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for our guests

• Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

• Assist with stock management, ordering and management of supplies.

• Ensure the kitchen is in an excellent, clean and hygienic condition at all times.

• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance.

• lead the team to achieve company targets.

A little bit about us…

We're a small batch of handpicked locals – your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we’re here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. This historic Grade-II listed building is home to the Elephant & Castle, a wonderful traditional pub located on the high street of old town, Amersham – a town voted as one of the best places to live in the county! A favourite for locals, shoppers and day visitors alike, we serve up classic British dishes with a premium twist, with a menu overflowing with light bites, hearty meals, seasonal specials and something for the sweet tooths. But our drinks are our true passion, earning us a spot in the Best Beer Guide 2023. With a range of cask and craft ales, wines, a selection of gins and crafted cocktails, we're the perfect place to stop in for a cosy sip or tipples in the sunshine in our charming rear beer garden.

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

• Stonegate Hotel Discounts

• Flexible working

• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates

• Discounted Dental Insurance

• Wagestream – Early access to your earned wages

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 www.stonegatecareers.co.uk

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 Elephant And Castle directly.