Kitchen Team Leader

Social Squirrel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality venue in Nottingham seeks a Kitchen Team Leader to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high standards in food quality. The ideal candidate will support and mentor the kitchen team, manage food preparation, and maintain hygiene standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute creatively and develop in a rewarding working environment that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Benefits include discounts and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to venues

Hotel discounts

Flexible working

Corporate gym rates

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to wages

Qualifications

• Ability to support, coach, and mentor the team.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill.
• Up-to-date with COSHH, Food Safety, health & safety legal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently for guests.
• Supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Manage stock and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Team supervision

Food knowledge

Hygiene standards

Creative input

Job description

Location

Faradays

Kitchen Team Leader

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 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 support, coach, and mentor your team
• A high standard of food knowledge and skill
• Up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, and legal knowledge
• A willingness to develop personally while helping propel the brigade forward at Faradays

Some of the things you will be doing as a Kitchen Team Leader

• 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 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 it’s 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
• 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 Faradays directly.