Kitchen Team Member

Stonegate Pub Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hospitality group in Milton Keynes is looking for a Kitchen Team Member to assist with food preparation and maintain kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, eager to learn, and able to maintain kitchen equipment. With a focus on teamwork and quality, this role offers opportunities for career growth within a vibrant environment. Benefits include discounts and early access to wages.

Benefits

25% off food and drink

Online benefits portal

VIP entry to pubs

Corporate Gym Discounts

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and hospitality.
• Eager to learn and improve skills daily.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes to specification.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Provide suggestions for improving kitchen performance.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Ability to assist Head Chef

Experience maintaining kitchen equipment

Job description

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, MK9 2BQ

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
• 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.
• 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 Milton Keynes is furnished with cute birdcage features inside along with a fantastic outside seating area. The food and drink offering is varied and can cater to all tastes, we also offer a fantastic boozy Afternoon Tea, 2-4-1 cocktails every day, Fizz Fridays, and Bottomless Brunch.

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 Slug And Lettuce directly.