Kitchen Team Member

Social Pub & Kitchen; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

MiXR discounts

VIP events

Stonegate hotel discounts

Dental insurance

Wage access

Job summary

Social Pub & Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Team Member for The Boundary in Reading. You will support the Head Chef with orders, assist with food prep, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen in a lively pub setting.

Join a team that values hospitality, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This role offers flexible working patterns and the chance to develop your cooking skills while serving guests enjoying great beer and pub classics.

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality.
• Willingness to learn new skills daily.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking and food hygiene at The Boundary.
• Experience maintaining kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for guests.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic at all times.
• Overseeing deliveries to the kitchen.
• Offer suggestions to improve kitchen performance.
• Work with the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Assist Head Chef

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Job description

Location- The Boundary

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 The Boundary
• 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…

At Social Pub and Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being individually crafted and hero great experiences at any time of the day or night. We tailor to our diverse range of guests, and our teams create the perfect place to socialise with friends, whether that be for Bottomless Brunch, sport or to join us for a great night out. Each venue is different and has its own unique identity, and this is something we celebrate in our teams too. We need our team to engage confidently with our guests, have a passion for great beer, cocktails, and sport. If its live it’s on, and we are the place to watch it. The Boundary is located in the heart of Reading City. It is a great place for our guests to stop for a relaxing drink, whether after work or during the weekend, with its superb selection of cask ales and traditional beers and ciders. Our guests can also enjoy great-tasting pub food, including a range of pub classics and delicious burgers. Fantastic sports viewing throughout the pub, so our guests never miss a match.

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 The Boundary directly.