Kitchen Team Member - Social Pub & Kitchen

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off food and drink via MiXR app

Stonegate Xtra Rewards – discounts

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Stonegate hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate discounts at David Lloyd and

PureGym discounts

Discounted dental insurance

Stream – early access to earned wages

Job summary

The Boundary, located in Reading, is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to join Stonegate Group’s team. You will assist with food preparation, help maintain hygiene standards, and support the Head Chef with orders and stock taking in a busy pub kitchen.

We’re looking for someone passionate about hospitality, eager to learn, and detail‑oriented to help deliver high‑quality dishes and excellent guest experiences. Flexible, supportive team culture awaits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Food hygiene basics

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.