Kitchen Team Leader - Social Pub & Kitchen

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward Card via MiXR App

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Xtra Rewards discounts

Flexible working

Hotel discounts

Dental Insurance

Stream – Earned wage access

Job summary

The Ye Olde George in Christchurch is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive frontline food preparation and lead a Kitchen team. You will collaborate with the Kitchen Manager, ensure consistent high-quality dishes and supervise staff in the manager's absence.

You will also assist with stock, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute ideas to improve performance. We value someone who can mentor colleagues, maintain rigorous safety knowledge, and help the brigade thrive in a busy pub environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Team Leader or Kitchen Team Member seeking progression.
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety knowledge is required.
• Willingness to develop personally and lead the brigade effectively.

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 Kitchen Manager's absence.
• Assist with stock management, ordering and supplies.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic at all times.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Coaching team

Food knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Food safety

Health & Safety

Leadership

Job description

Location- Ye Olde George

Kitchen Team Leader

About Us

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..

The Opportunity

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.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, do you have…

• 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 Ye Olde George

Some of the things you will be doing as a Kitchen Team Leader

• 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 Ye Olde George is a traditional pub located in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset. It's quaint features and beautiful courtyard have proved to be a popular venue for our guests. We are famous for the pizzas that are served from the barn and its amazing cask ale; this business is an absolute cracker to work for!

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 Ye Olde George directly.