Kitchen Team Member

Slug & Lettuce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality venue in the East Midlands is looking for a Kitchen Team Member. In this role, you will assist with food preparation, ensure high-quality dish delivery, and maintain a clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should be passionate about hospitality, willing to learn, and detail-oriented. Join a vibrant team that celebrates inclusivity and delivers exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

25% off food and drink for you and friends via Reward Card

Online benefits portal with discounts

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Discounted dental insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for the hospitality industry.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes per specifications.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Oversee deliveries.
• Suggest ideas to improve kitchen performance.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Keen eye for detail

Ability to assist the Head Chef

Experience maintaining kitchen equipment

Job description

Location- Slug And Lettuce

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 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Overseeing deliveries.
• 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, Derby enjoys a historic location in the beautiful Cathedral Quarter. Set on the cobbled lanes of Irongate, we are only a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the boutique shops on Saddlergate or the new Westfield Shopping Centre. With genuine, friendly table service in our restaurant through breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we’re perfect for any occasion.

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 Slug And Lettuce directly.