Kitchen Team Leader

Stonegate Pub Company; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pub and kitchen operator in Nottingham is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to drive success within their kitchen. The role involves overseeing food preparation, maintaining high standards, and leading the kitchen team in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager. Ideal candidates will have strong food knowledge, mentoring experience, and a passion for culinary excellence. The company offers competitive perks, including discounts and incentives, in a vibrant work environment that celebrates individuality.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via MiXR App

Online discounts through Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Discounted gym rates at David Lloyd and PureGym

Early access to earned wages through Stream

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring the kitchen team.
• Maintain a high standard of food knowledge and skill.
• Hold up-to-date knowledge in COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes to specification for guests.
• Supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock and ordering supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Provide creative ideas for kitchen improvement.
• Lead the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Team support and mentoring

High food knowledge

Up-to-date food safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

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 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 Faradays

What you will be doing

• 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. Faradays is a friendly venue, situated in the creative quarter of Hockley, just seconds away from public transport links and local universities. With bottomless brunch and a wide range of real craft and cask beer, it's the perfect place for our guests to have some fun and unwind with family and friends. We also have a private function room for hire. The pub offers a great atmosphere for watching live sports, offering live sport showing on multiple screens.

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 Faradays directly.