Kitchen Manager

Slug & Lettuce Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in East Midlands is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations. You will lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene while managing schedules and driving team growth. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary knowledge and leadership skills. This position offers an inclusive environment and a range of employee benefits aimed at promoting wellbeing and career development.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance

Reward Card providing 25% off food and drinks

Early pay access via Stream

Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym

Mortgage advice

Refer A Friend incentive

Discount at Stonegate Hotels

Award-winning Learning & Development programmes

Qualifications

• Ability to support, coach, and mentor a kitchen team.
• High standard of food knowledge and skill.
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety, and H&S legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hire and onboard new team members accurately.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team with ongoing training.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen schedule efficiently to meet labour targets.
• Conduct regular stock checks for cost management.
• Drive sales growth through kitchen and front-of-house collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Food knowledge

Team mentoring

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, Derby enjoys a historic location in the beautiful Cathedral Quarter. Set on the cobbled lanes of Irongate, we are only a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the boutique shops on Saddlergate or the new Westfield Shopping Centre. With genuine, friendly table service in our restaurant through breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we’re perfect for any occasion.

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.