Kitchen Team Leader

Slug & Lettuce - Stonegate Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off food/drink

Xtra Rewards discounts

VIP event access

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Gym discounts

Dental insurance

Early wage access

Job summary

Slug & Lettuce is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive high standards in our busy kitchen. You will lead a team, mentor staff, and work closely with the Kitchen Manager to deliver consistently excellent dishes for our guests.

We value energy, teamwork and a passion for great food. This role offers flexible working, a supportive environment, and development opportunities within Stonegate Group's trusted pub portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen or brigade.
• Strong food knowledge and standards.
• Up-to-date safety, hygiene and COSHH knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and supervise in absence of the manager.
• Ensure high-quality dishes are produced to specification for guests.
• Oversee kitchen team and coaching in the manager's absence.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen at all times.
• Suggest and implement ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Leadership

Food knowledge

COSHH

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, Southampton is a relaxing haven in the bustling high street. All the options are covered, from a quick lunch to a relaxed evening dinner. We are popular for cocktails at the weekends and can even offer a cocktail masterclass!

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.