Kitchen Manager

Slug & Lettuce Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager for their Edinburgh location. In this role, you will lead the kitchen team, maintain high food safety standards, and ensure an organized workspace. The ideal candidate should possess strong food knowledge, coaching skills, and be able to foster a collaborative environment. This position offers benefits such as an annual bonus scheme and lifestyle perks, contributing to a great workplace culture.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance

Reward Card for food and drinks discounts

Access to pay early

Corporate Discounts at gyms

Refer A Friend incentive

Award-winning Learning & Development programmes

Qualifications

• Ability to support, coach, and mentor a kitchen team.
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety, and legal requirements.
• A high standard of food knowledge and culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• Manage kitchen schedule and conduct regular stock checks.
• Increase sales and build relationships with front-of-house teams.

Skills

Food knowledge

Coaching and mentoring

Hygiene and food safety

Job description

Slug And Lettuce

Kitchen Manager

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

We're looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this leadership role, you'll play a key part in shaping our kitchen operations, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the kitchen team at Slug And Lettuce.

As Kitchen Manager you will

• The ability to support, coach, and mentor your team at Slug And Lettuce
• A high standard of food knowledge and skill
• An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge

Some of the things you’ll be doing as a Kitchen Manager

• Hiring and onboarding of new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Leading, guiding, and developing your kitchen team, ensuring they have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace for all.
• Managing the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.
• Conducting regular stock checks to ensure cost management and meet performance goals.
• Taking a proactive approach to increasing sales and driving growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front-of-house teams.

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 makes Stonegate a great place to work?

At Stonegate, we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the health, happiness, and overall wellbeing of every team member. From mental health resources to lifestyle perks and flexible support, our benefits are designed to help you thrive, both in and out of work.

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Access to your pay early via Stream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Mortgage advise via Charles Cameron
• Additional discounts for personal car leasing
• Up to £1000 "Refer A Friend" incentive
• Additional discount at Stonegate Hotels
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career

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.