Kitchen Team Member

Stonegate Pub Company; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward Card

Xtra Rewards

VIP entry

Discounted rates

Early wage access

Job summary

Slug & Lettuce Bournemouth is looking for a Kitchen Team Member to support the kitchen operations, assist in food prep, and help maintain hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Head Chef and team to ensure consistent quality for guests.

Join a lively pub environment in Bournemouth, with opportunities to learn, develop skills, and contribute to menu execution and service excellence. This role is ideal for someone passionate about hospitality and eager to grow.

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality.
• Willingness to learn new skills every day.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking and food hygiene at Slug And Lettuce.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and produce high-quality dishes.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen at all times.
• Offer creative ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Work with the team to meet company targets.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Willingness to learn

Assist head chef with orders

Stock taking & hygiene

Job description

Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom, BH2 6HT

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 Member or a Kitchen Porter who is ready to take the next step? As a Kitchen Team Member you will play a pivotal role in our business success whilst developing the skills to enhance your career.

As a Kitchen Team Member, do you have…

• A passion for Hospitality
• A willingness to learn new skills everyday
• The ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene at Slug And Lettuce
• The experience to maintain kitchen equipment

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

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for our guests.
• 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.
• Work with the team to achieve company targets.

A little bit about us…

Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra! We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. But we aren’t just about the here and now. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best moments are the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it all possible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay the game and make S&L THE place to be. Slug & Lettuce, Bournemouth is located just off the square in the centre of town, only five minutes’ walk from the beach via Bournemouth Gardens. We are in an ideal spot for our guests to sit back and take advantage of our full table service.

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
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• 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 Slug And Lettuce directly.