Kitchen Team Leader

Heritage Pubs; Ventnor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off food & drink

High street discounts

VIP pub events

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Dental insurance

Earned wage access

Job summary

Stonegate Group is recruiting for a Kitchen Team Leader to support and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade in one of our pubs. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure consistent quality, compliance with food safety standards, and smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.

The role requires leadership, hands-on cooking ability, and a proactive approach to mentoring teammates while maintaining high hygiene and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy pub or restaurant.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, COSHH, and H&S regulations.
• Willingness to develop personally while driving team performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for guests.
• Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the Kitchen Manager's absence.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and supplies.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, hygienic and well organised at all times.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Food knowledge

COSHH & Food Safety

Personal development

Job description

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 Griffin

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., 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 Griffin directly.

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.

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