Kitchen Team Leader

Social Pub And Kitchen - Stonegate Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in London is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee food preparation and team mentoring. The ideal candidate will have strong food knowledge and leadership skills, helping to produce high-quality dishes while managing the kitchen's operations. This role includes opportunities for personal growth and is part of a vibrant team atmosphere. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via the MiXR App

Online discounts through Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to all venues

Discounts at Stonegate Hotels

Flexible working hours

Corporate discount rates with David Lloyd

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages with Stream

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in supporting and mentoring your team.
• High standard of food knowledge and culinary skills.
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, and health and safety knowledge.
• Willingness to develop personally and help the team succeed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification.
• Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the manager's absence.
• Manage stock and supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Food knowledge

Team support and mentoring

COSHH and Food Safety knowledge

Creativity in kitchen performance

Job description

Location

The Bay & Bracket

Kitchen Team Leader

About Us

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.

The Opportunity

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 The Bay & Bracket

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

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. The Bay & Bracket is a stunning venue, situated just off the busy Victoria Street, London, and is a hugely popular after‑work venue, famous for exceptional service, cocktails, craft beer, and sports. Our guests love our live music, and our events are very well known throughout Victoria.

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
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages

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 The Bay & Bracket directly.

Job Reference: TV1428244WesKTL