Kitchen Team Member

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

Benefits offered by this job

MiXR App discount

Xtra Rewards

VIP entry

David Lloyd discounts

Stream wages

Job summary

Slug & Lettuce Milton Keynes is recruiting a Kitchen Team Member to join Stonegate Pub Company’s vibrant hospitality family. You’ll support the Head Chef, help with orders, stock taking and food hygiene, and grow your kitchen skills in a fast-paced pub environment. You’ll produce high-quality dishes, keep the kitchen spotless, and contribute ideas to boost performance. If you’re passionate about hospitality and eager to learn, this is a great stepping stone in a dynamic, customer‑facing role.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Willingness to learn new skills every day.
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices.
• Experience with stock taking and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes to specification.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen at all times.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Work with the team to hit targets.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Willingness to learn

Food hygiene

Stock taking

Job description

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, MK9 2BQ

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 Milton Keynes is furnished with cute birdcage features inside along with a fantastic outside seating area. The food and drink offering is varied and can cater to all tastes, we also offer a fantastic boozy Afternoon Tea, 2-4-1 cocktails every day, Fizz Fridays, and Bottomless Brunch.

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.