Kitchen Team Member

Stonegate Group; Ware; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward Card via MiXR – 25% off food &

Job summary

Stonegate Group is looking for a Kitchen Team Member at The Waterside Inn in Ware. You will support the head chef, assist with orders, stock checks and food hygiene, while helping to maintain high kitchen standards.

Join a team that values hospitality, teamwork and a proactive attitude. The Waterside Inn offers a welcoming environment, flexible shifts and opportunities to develop your kitchen skills.

Qualifications

• Hospitality passion and willingness to learn daily.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef with orders and stock checks.
• Experience maintaining kitchen equipment and cleanliness.
• Understand food hygiene standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking to spec.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently for guests.
• Keep the kitchen clean, hygienic, and well-organised at all times.
• Oversee deliveries and stock levels where possible.
• Offer ideas to improve kitchen performance with the team.
• Collaborate with the team to hit company targets.

Skills

Hospitality

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Stock taking

Food hygiene

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 - The Waterside Inn

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 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.
• 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…

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
• 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 Waterside Inn directly.