Kitchen Team Member

Slug & Lettuce Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Edinburgh is looking for a Kitchen Team Member to join their vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and possess skills in food preparation, cleanliness maintenance, and teamwork. This role offers flexible working hours and several employee benefits, including 25% off food and drink and discounts at various retailers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with food, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal discounts

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working hours

Discounted rates at gyms

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality and customer service.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Prepare high-quality dishes consistently.
• Oversee deliveries and suggest improvements.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Keen eye for detail

Ability to assist Head Chef

Experience maintaining kitchen equipment

Job description

Kitchen Team Member

Location- Slug And Lettuce

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 Slug And Lettuce
• 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…

Be Together. Get Together. Out Together. That’s our mantra! We’re S&L, where the lushest of eats meet all-time cocktail sensations. But we aren’t just about the here and now. We’re here for a good time and a long time, because we know all the best moments are the ones to remember. We serve energy and togetherness, and our squad is what makes it all possible. We’re after the inclusive, confident, fabulous fun lovers of the world who can slay the game and make S&L THE place to be. Slug & Lettuce, Edinburgh is the perfect choice for combining with any occasion. We are located at the top of Leith Walk in the Omni Leisure development centre, conveniently next door to the Playhouse Theatre. We pride ourselves on catering for all occasions and are a place for our guests to relax and take things easy for a coffee or that pre- or post-theatre meal.

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 Slug And Lettuce directly.