Kitchen Team Leader - East Sussex

Heritage Pubs; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pub operator in Kemp Town Estate is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to help guide their kitchen team. This role encompasses food preparation, team supervision, and stock management, while also focusing on maintaining high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess food knowledge and team mentoring abilities, ensuring top-notch service and innovative contributions to kitchen performance. The position offers various perks to enhance work-life balance and reward hard work.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via MiXR App

Discounts through Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Hotel Discounts

Flexible working

Discounted Gym memberships

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to assist, support, coach, and mentor the team.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill is essential.
• Up-to-date with legal knowledge regarding COSHH and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes to specification for guests.
• Oversee kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock and order supplies appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Offer suggestions to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Food knowledge and skill

Team coaching and mentoring

COSHH, Food Safety, H&S knowledge

Creativity in kitchen performance

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…

Qualifications

• 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 White Hart

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.
• 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 White Hart directly.

About White Hart on the Green

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.

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. White Hart on the Green is located in Crowborough and is a friendly venue offering delicious food, great drinks and unforgettable experiences. We are perfect for any occasion including lunch, dinner and private events.

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