Kitchen Team Member

Great Local Pubs - Stonegate Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

MiXR Rewards

VIP pub access

Job summary

Yates Newcastle-Under-Lyme, part of Stonegate Group, invites you to join as a Kitchen Team Member. You will support food preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and help with orders and stock. This role offers opportunities to develop culinary skills within a lively pub environment.

As part of a flexible, hospitality-driven team, you’ll contribute to delivering great pub grub and memorable guest experiences, with potential for progression in a dynamic pub estate.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and willingness to learn new skills.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to assist Head Chef with orders and stock taking.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes to specification.
• Ensure kitchen is clean and hygienic at all times.
• Overseeing deliveries and stock.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance.
• Work with team to achieve targets.

Skills

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Location- Yates

Kitchen Team Member

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.

As a Kitchen Team Member, do you have…

• 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 Yates
• 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.
• 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…

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. Located in the heart of the town, close to the main shopping areas, Yates Newcastle-Under-Lyme is known for craft and cask beers as well as fabulous cocktails. Popular for our food menu, which provides options until late. There is great coverage of all live sports with screens throughout. The weekend is renowned for the best party in the town with DJs who rock the venue until the early hours. All this and large outdoor seating provide the opportunity for external drinks, making us a popular venue. We pride ourselves on delivering a top-class range of drinks, an excellent value food offer, and creating that all-day-long atmosphere.

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 Yates directly.