Kitchen Team Leader - Flexible Hours & Growth

Slug and Lettuce Leeds; Southampton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward Card via MiXR App (25% off)

Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to pubs/bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Dental insurance discounts

Early wage access (Stream)

Job summary

Slug & Lettuce Southampton in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations and lead the team to deliver high standards of food and service.

The role requires leadership, food knowledge, COSHH and health and safety awareness, with a focus on mentoring the team, stock control, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. Permanent, full-time with a salary up to £13.50 per hour; closing date 24/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of COSHH, food safety, and health & safety laws.
• Ability to maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food preparation.

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 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 to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Food knowledge

COSHH & Food Safety

H&S knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

Slug & Lettuce Southampton in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations and lead the team to deliver high standards of food and service.

The role requires leadership, food knowledge, COSHH and health and safety awareness, with a focus on mentoring the team, stock control, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. Permanent, full-time with a salary up to £13.50 per hour; closing date 24/10/2026.