Kitchen Team Member

Stonegate Pub Company; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiXR App Reward Card

Xtra Rewards online portal

VIP pub/bar entry

Corporate discounts at David Lloyd and

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Stonegate Group's Waterside Inn in Ware, Hertfordshire, is hiring a Kitchen Team Member to support the Head Chef and keep the kitchen running smoothly in a busy pub setting. You will assist with food preparation, stock orders, hygiene, and help maintain equipment, while helping the team produce high‑quality dishes.

Join a friendly pub environment with perks across our estate, meal discounts, and early access to wages as you build your hospitality career by the river.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for hospitality and willingness to learn new skills.
• Able to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock, and hygiene.
• Experience or ability to maintain kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Willingness to learn

Assist Head Chef

Maintain kitchen equipment

Job description

Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, SG12 9DW

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 The Waterside Inn
• 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...

We're a small batch of handpicked locals - your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we're here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. As the name suggests, The Waterside Inn is a charming traditional pub perched on the edge of the River Lea in Ware. Our beautiful location makes us the perfect spot for a relaxing drink taking in the river views, with a wide range of cask and craft ales, wines, spirits and crafted cocktails to choose from. For something a little more indulgent, our extensive food menu boasts everything from Sunday roasts to seasonal specials and heart warming desserts.

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 The Waterside Inn directly.