Kitchen Team Leader Kitchen Team Leader

Stonegate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Greater London is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee food preparation and mentor kitchen staff. Ideal candidates should have strong food safety knowledge and the ability to lead a team effectively. This role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and various employee benefits, including discounts and rewards programs. Join us to enhance your culinary skills while contributing to a vibrant kitchen culture.

Benefits

25% off food and drink for employees and friends

Online benefits portal for discounts

VIP entry toour Pubs and Bars

Discounted rates at hotels

Flexible working hours

Discounts at David Lloyd and PureGym

Discounted Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen team leadership role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH and Food Safety regulations.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Oversee kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen at all times.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation skills

Stock management

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 & Lettuce

Key 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

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.

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.

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.