Kitchen Team Leader

Heritage Pubs - Stonegate Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hospitality company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to support the kitchen team and ensure the highest quality food preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong food knowledge and the ability to mentor staff. This role offers flexible working and various employee benefits such as discounts on food and drink.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online discounts portal

VIP entry to pubs

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate discount rates

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring your team.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill.
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge.

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

Skills

Team support and mentoring

High standard of food knowledge

COSHH and Food Safety knowledge

Willingness to develop personally

Job description

Location- Green Man

Kitchen Team Leader

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, with well-loved brands like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. 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 Green Man

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 Green Man is in the centre of Leverstock Green, on the edge of Hemel Hempstead. We offer our guests a venue with friendly staff and Cask Marque-accredited real ales. The Green Man has a large garden and a car park to the rear and serve a wide range of quality food every day.

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 Green Man directly.