Kitchen Team Member

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

Job summary

A popular hospitality venue located in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Team Member. In this role, you'll assist with food preparation, ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and oversee deliveries. Passion for hospitality, a willingness to learn, and a keen eye for detail are essential. The position offers flexible working hours and various staff benefits such as discounts and rewards.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via MiXR App

Online benefits portal with discounts

VIP entry to venues

Hotel discounts

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym membership

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Passion for providing great service in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to collaborate with team members effectively.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and high-quality dish production.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Oversee deliveries and suggest improvements.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Willingness to learn

Keen eye for detail

Ability to assist Head Chef

Experience maintaining kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Location- Tank and Paddle

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 Tank and Paddle
• The experience to maintain kitchen equipment

What you will be doing

• 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. Tank and Paddle Manchester is located in Manchester Printworks, close to Piccadilly, Victoria train station, and the AO Arena. The venue gets busy during events such as concerts, shows, and sporting events. The venue serves late-night trade on Friday and Saturdays with a DJ starting at 8pm, creating a lively atmosphere with effect lighting. The venue is bright and roomy, with soft furnishings during the week and minimal furniture on weekends, turning into a nightclub. It can be used for any occasion booking and has a second floor available for big bookings of up to 100 people. We pride ourselves on delivering a top-class range of drinks, an excellent value food offer and creating that all day long atmosphere.

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 Tank and Paddle directly.