Kitchen Team Leader - Lead & Elevate Dishes (Flexible)

Slug & Lettuce - Stonegate Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off food/drink

Xtra Rewards discounts

VIP event access

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Gym discounts

Dental insurance

Early wage access

Job summary

Slug & Lettuce is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive high standards in our busy kitchen. You will lead a team, mentor staff, and work closely with the Kitchen Manager to deliver consistently excellent dishes for our guests.

We value energy, teamwork and a passion for great food. This role offers flexible working, a supportive environment, and development opportunities within Stonegate Group's trusted pub portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen or brigade.
• Strong food knowledge and standards.
• Up-to-date safety, hygiene and COSHH knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and supervise in absence of the manager.
• Ensure high-quality dishes are produced to specification for guests.
• Oversee kitchen team and coaching in the manager's absence.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen at all times.
• Suggest and implement ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Leadership

Food knowledge

COSHH

Coaching

Job description

Slug & Lettuce is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive high standards in our busy kitchen. You will lead a team, mentor staff, and work closely with the Kitchen Manager to deliver consistently excellent dishes for our guests.

We value energy, teamwork and a passion for great food. This role offers flexible working, a supportive environment, and development opportunities within Stonegate Group's trusted pub portfolio.