Kitchen Team Member

The People's Pub - Stonegate Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub operator is seeking a Kitchen Team Member for the Bluebell Hotel in Tees Valley. The successful candidate will assist with food preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and help produce high-quality dishes. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in a vibrant pub environment. Benefits include flexible working, discounts on food and drink, and access to a rewards portal.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Hotel discounts

David Lloyd corporate discounts

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to assist the Head Chef with orders and food hygiene.
• Experience in maintaining kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic.
• Overseeing deliveries.
• Offer suggestions for kitchen improvements.
• Work with the team to achieve targets.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Keen eye for detail

Job description

Location: Bluebell Hotel

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 every day
• A keen eye for detail
• The ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene at Bluebell Hotel
• 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. The Bluebell Hotel is located close to Middlesbrough and boasts a welcoming atmosphere, 60 rooms, and extremely friendly staff. We are the ideal location for those travelling for business or pleasure. Our pub and restaurant is extremely popular and offers delicious pub food, real ales, cocktails, Sky Sports, an outside seating area, and function rooms that our guests adore.

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
• David Lloyd Corporate Discount Rates
• 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 Bluebell Hotel directly.