Kitchen Team Leader

Slug & Lettuce - Stonegate Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

VIP events

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Dental insurance

Earned wage access

Job summary

Slug & Lettuce in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations, mentor junior staff, and uphold high food standards. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to deliver quality dishes and a safe, efficient kitchen.

This role offers development within Stonegate Group’s pub portfolio, with flexible working and benefits including staff discounts, earned wage access, VIP events, and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and coaching staff.
• Strong food knowledge and skill.
• COSHH, Food Safety and H&S knowledge up to date.
• Willingness to develop and drive the brigade forward.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification.
• Oversee the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen at all times.
• Contribute ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

COSHH & H&S knowledge

Mentoring & coaching

Job description

Location- Slug And Lettuce

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 Slug And Lettuce

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…

Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra! We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. But we aren’t just about the here and now. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best moments are the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it all possible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay the game and make S&L THE place to be. Slug & Lettuce, Piccadilly Gardens is a beautiful bar in the heart of the city centre. A stone's throw from Piccadilly Station and all major transport links, our venue brings an extra layer of sophistication to the commuter hotspot. We're the go-to place, whether it is for a ‘Get Together’ with friends, a drink after work, or the first stop on an outbound journey. The outside seating area – known to some as Manchester’s best-kept secret – provides the perfect outdoor setting no matter the weather.

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 Slug And Lettuce directly.