Kitchen Team Leader

Heritage Pubs - Stonegate Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pub company in Farnborough is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee food preparation and manage the kitchen team. The role involves producing high-quality dishes and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills and the ability to support and mentor a team. The company offers a range of benefits including employee discounts and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to pubs

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate gym discounts

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to wages

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Team Leader or in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Oversee the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with stock management and supply orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Ability to support and mentor a team

High standard of food knowledge

Up-to-date COSHH knowledge

Willingness to develop personally

Job description

Location - Squirrel

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 Squirrel

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. The Squirrel is one of the most popular pubs in town, bringing traditional food and fantastic drinks to Farnborough. Our classic food menu is brimming with delicious dishes, from Sunday roasts with all the trimmings to decadent desserts and everything in between. With a huge heated beer garden and multiple plasma screens showing all the big matches from Sky and BT Sport, our guests can enjoy our wide selection of drinks in the best place for it, whether they prefer local cask and craft ales, wines, spirits or artisan cocktails – we have it all and more.

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 Squirrel directly.

Job Reference: SF1433512FarKTL