Kitchen Team Member

Social Squirrel; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Member in Brentwood. The ideal candidate will assist with food preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to creating high-quality dishes for guests. We're looking for someone with a passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn. The role includes flexible working and a variety of perks designed to enhance employee experience, making it an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

25% off food and drink for you and friends

Online benefits portal discounts

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Stonegate Hotel Discounts

Flexible working

Discounted rates at gyms

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• A passion for Hospitality.
• Willingness to learn new skills every day.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Keen eye for detail

Ability to assist with orders and stock taking

Experience in maintaining kitchen equipment

Job description

Location

The Merchant

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 Merchant


• 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. Our guests can enjoy a wide range of food and drink with us, including craft ales and quality wines. We show all the live sport and screen as many live events as we can, making our crafty bar the ultimate fan zone for all sports! We have amazing late-night DJ\'s on a Friday and Saturday and are the home for Brentwood sports.

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 Merchant directly.