Weekend Kitchen Team Leader

Social Pub And Kitchen - Stonegate Group; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and kitchen group in Sidcup is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader. In this role, you will supervise the kitchen team, assist with food preparation, and ensure high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong food knowledge, and the ability to coach and mentor the team. The position offers various benefits including discounts, flexible working, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate discount rates

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring your team.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill.
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for our guests.
• Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Food knowledge and skill

Team support and mentoring

COSHH and Food Safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

Location- Hill Top Tap

Kitchen Team Leader

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, with well-loved brands like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. 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 Leader or an experienced Kitchen Team Member who is ready to take the next step. As a Kitchen Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in our business success, whilst there will be an opportunity to develop your skills to enhance your career.

As a Kitchen Team Leader, do you have…

• The ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring your team

• A high standard of food knowledge and skill

• An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge

• A willingness to develop on a personal level whilst also helping propel the brigade forward at Hill Top Tap

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager

• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for our guests

• Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

• Assist with stock management, ordering and management of supplies.

• 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.

• Lead 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. Hill Top Tap is Sidcup's craftiest live sport and music venue. Our stylish yet rustic pub has a warm atmosphere, an eclectic mix of environments, and interesting artwork. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders, but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila for our guests to enjoy, and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails and superb coffee!

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

• Wagestream – 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 Hill Top Tap directly.

Job Reference: HS1390204SidWKTL