Kitchen Team Leader - Warwickshire

Heritage Pubs; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in Warwick is hiring a Kitchen Team Leader who will be pivotal in supporting the kitchen team and ensuring high standards of food quality. This role involves food preparation, supervising the kitchen staff, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates will possess strong food knowledge and are eager to develop their skills. Join a team focused on delivering great-tasting food and exceptional customer experiences.

Benefits

25% off food and drink for you and friends

Online discounts across High Street retailers

VIP entry to venues

Hotel discounts

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym rates

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in supporting and mentoring team members.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill required.
• Up-to-date legal knowledge related to COSHH and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Oversee kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock ordering and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Team support and coaching

Food knowledge and skill

COSHH and Food Safety knowledge

Personal development willingness

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. As a Kitchen Team Leader, do you have…

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 Leopard

What you will be doing

• 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.

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 Leopard directly.

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. We're a small batch of handpicked locals – your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we're here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. Nestled in the heart of Warwickshire, The Leopard in Bishop's Tachbrook offers an elevated pub experience. Our seasonal menus champion the best of British dishes, complemented by a selection of handcrafted drinks. The pub's beer garden provides a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery. Whether you're on your way to or from the Royal Shakespeare Company, exploring the historic Warwick Castle, or strolling through the beautiful Jephson Gardens, The Leopard is an ideal stop. We also provide inviting spaces such as our private dining room for birthdays, ch.

Benefits

• 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