Kitchen Team Leader Kitchen Team Leader

Stonegate Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Guildford is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader. The role involves mentoring the kitchen team, ensuring high culinary standards, managing stock, and supporting food preparation. The ideal candidate will have food safety knowledge and a passion for quality. Benefits include a rewards card for discounts, flexible working arrangements, and early wage access.

Benefits

Reward Card with discounts

Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to venues

Flexible working arrangements

Hotel discounts

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early wage access

Qualifications

• Ability to support and mentor a kitchen team.
• Understanding of COSHH, Food Safety, and legal requirements.
• Willingness to develop personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Supervise the kitchen team in absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock and ordering.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen.
• Provide creative suggestions to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team towards achieving company targets.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Food safety knowledge

High culinary standards

Stock management

Job description

Are you a Kitchen Team Leader or an experienced Kitchen Team Member ready to take the next step? As a Kitchen Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in our business success, with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Do you have…

• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team
• A high standard of food knowledge and skill
• An up-to-date understanding of COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, and legal requirements
• A willingness to develop personally while helping to propel the brigade forward at Three Pigeons

Some of your responsibilities as a Kitchen Team Leader include:

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager
• Consistently produce high-quality dishes to specifications for our guests
• Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and supplies management
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean and hygienic at all times
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas to improve kitchen performance
• Lead the team to achieve company targets

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues. Our leading brands include Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. Find out more about a career with us at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk.

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us in advance so we can accommodate your needs. Contact Three Pigeons directly.

Each pub has its own story and character, but all share a welcoming spirit. Whether it's sports screenings, quiz nights, or DJs, there's always something happening. Our pubs serve traditional British pub food, with options like juicy burgers and fish and chips, and offer a great atmosphere and value. The Three Pigeons in Guildford is an 18th-century pub with two floors, a rear courtyard, and a range of beers and menus.

What’s in it for you?

• Reward Card via the MiXR App - 25% off food and drink for you and friends across our estate
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards - discounts across retailers
• VIP entry to our venues
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working arrangements
• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Wagestream - Early wage access