Kitchen Team Member

Slug and Lettuce Leeds; North East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and drink discounts

Rewards programs

VIP venue access

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Dental insurance

Job summary

Slug And Lettuce Newcastle is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to join our busy kitchen. You will assist with food prep, help produce high-quality dishes to spec, and maintain excellent hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the Head Chef with orders, stock checks and deliveries, bringing fresh ideas to enhance kitchen performance. A friendly, team-oriented approach is essential to help us meet targets and deliver a great guest experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and customer service.
• Willingness to learn new skills daily.
• Keen eye for detail in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking and food hygiene at Slug And Lettuce.
• Experience maintaining kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes to specification for our guests.
• Keep the kitchen hygienic and well-organised at all times.
• Oversee deliveries to ensure timely and accurate receipt.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance and efficiency.
• Work with the team to help achieve company targets.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Assist Head Chef with orders, stock, &

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Job description

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..

Location- Slug And Lettuce

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 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.
• 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. A friendly and welcoming venue with a relaxed atmosphere, Slug & Lettuce, Quayside serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, alongside an extensive range of beers and wines from around the world and an impressive cocktail list for all our guests. We are a great spot to experience the legendary Fog on the Tyne or watch the bridges light up while you have fun working.

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.

Kitchen Team Member

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom

NE1 3DW

Up to £13.40 per hour

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Closing date: 18/09/2026

Job reference: GS1662210NewKTM