Kitchen Team Member

Stonegate Pub Company; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward Card via MiXR App - 25% off

Stonegate Xtra Rewards - discounts

VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars

Corporate Discounts at David Lloyd and

Stream - Early wage access

Job summary

Stonegate Group is recruiting a Kitchen Team Member for The Plough in Ipswich. You will support the Head Chef with orders, stock, and hygiene, and contribute to high-quality, consistent dishes in a busy pub kitchen. This role emphasizes hospitality and teamwork.

You'll grow skills in food prep, kitchen maintenance, and idea-sharing to improve performance. The Plough's warm pub environment, football match days, and community focus provide a supportive place to develop your hospitality career.

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality is essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills daily.
• Experience assisting Head Chef with orders, stock taking and hygiene.

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.
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen's performance.
• Work with the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Willingness to learn

Assist Head Chef

Maintain kitchen equipment

Job description

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 Plough
• 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…

Each pub has its own story, character, and loyal locals, but they all share the same welcoming spirit. Whether it's top-notch sports screenings, quiz nights, or DJs keeping the party going, there's always something happening. At most of our pubs, you'll find proper pub grub - with big, juicy burgers and classic fish and chips being firm favourites. And when it comes to pouring a cracking pint, we've got it nailed. We serve up real value, a great atmosphere, and a pub experience that’s worth every penny. The Plough in Ipswich is a traditional city centre pub, ideal for our guests to enjoy a quiet drink, a business lunch, or simply somewhere to relax after work. There is a large split-level main bar with a separate restaurant, patio, and other seating areas. We are also extremely popular with football supporters on match days.

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 Plough directly.