Kitchen Team Member

Stonegate Pub Company; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiXR app 25% off food & drink

Xtra Rewards discounts

VIP entry to pubs/bars

Corporate discounts (David Lloyd & Gym

Earned wage access via Stream

Job summary

Slug & Lettuce, Southampton is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to support daily kitchen operations. You will assist with food preparation, maintain hygiene standards and help the Head Chef with stock and orders, contributing to a smooth service for guests.

Be part of a vibrant hospitality team at Stonegate Pub Company, gaining hands-on experience, learning new skills, and benefiting from staff discounts and rewards as you grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction.
• Willingness to learn new skills daily.
• Assist Head Chef with orders, stock checks, and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hospitality

Learning mindset

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Job description

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO14 7FG

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, Southampton is a relaxing haven in the bustling high street. All the options are covered, from a quick lunch to a relaxed evening dinner. We are popular for cocktails at the weekends and can even offer a cocktail masterclass!

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.