Kitchen Team Leader

Stonegate Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

MiXR rewards

VIP entry

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Dental insurance

Wage access

Job summary

Stonegate Group’s Minster Tavern in Ely is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to join our welcoming pub team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Kitchen Manager, coaching the team, and delivering high-quality dishes to spec.

If you have strong food knowledge, up-to-date safety and hygiene knowledge, and a drive to develop, this is the role for you. You will help with stock, maintain cleanliness, and lead the brigade to meet targets in a busy, friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring the team.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill.
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, and legal knowledge.
• Willingness to develop personally and help advance the brigade.

Responsibilities

• 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 supplies.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic at all times.
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas to improve performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Food knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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.

Location- Minster Tavern

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.

Kitchen Team Leader

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 Minster Tavern

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 are part of a handpicked, small batch of British pubs, designed to be welcoming spaces for both casual visitors and regulars. Our focus is on creating memorable moments in a vibrant, social environment where people can unwind, connect, and enjoy. We serve a menu of well-loved traditional food and drinks, made with care and served in a way that feels like home. We’re dedicated to offering a warm, authentic experience where good food, good drink, and great company always take centre stage. The Minster Tavern is a traditional pub opposite the west tower of the impressive Ely Cathedral, just a stone’s throw from the main High Street shops. We are the oldest pub in Ely with a claim to be "just a little bit haunted." We host a very popular Tuesday quiz night and show all the live sport for our guests to enjoy.

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
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• 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 Minster Tavern directly.