Kitchen Team Leader Kitchen Team Leader

Stonegate Group; Metchley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and kitchen operator in Metchley is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee food preparation and team management in the kitchen. The candidate should have a strong food knowledge, high standards in safety regulations, and a passion for mentoring others. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure quality dishes are produced and lead your team to meet company goals in a vibrant environment. Competitive perks are offered, including discounts and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via Reward Card

Stonegate Xtra Rewards discounts

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Discounts on hotels

Flexible working

Corporate discounts at gyms

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to support and mentor kitchen staff effectively.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and operational procedures.
• Desire to improve both personal and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation alongside the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Oversee kitchen team in absence of Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock and supply orders.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Propose suggestions for kitchen performance improvement.
• Lead the team to meet company targets.

Skills

Team support, coaching, and mentoring

High standard of food knowledge

Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S knowledge

Willingness to develop personally

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

• 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 Bristol Pear

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.

A little bit about us…

At Social Pub and Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being individually crafted and hero great experiences at any time of the day or night. We tailor to our diverse range of guests, and our teams create the perfect place to socialise with friends, whether that be for Bottomless Brunch, sport or to join us for a great night out. Each venue is different and has its own unique identity, and this is something we celebrate in our teams too. We need our team to engage confidently with our guests, have a passion for great beer, cocktails, and sport. If its live it's on, and we are the place to watch it. The Bristol Pear is located in the heart of Selly Oak on the Bristol Road. We're next door to Selly Oak train station, as well as being served by excellent bus routes. We have a large student clientele with a famed weekly offering from our regular quiz nights, legendary Wing Wednesdays, and hugely popular Karaoke nights. We're a pub that does it all!

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

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 Bristol Pear directly.