Kitchen Team Member

Stonegate Pub Company; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and bar operator is looking for a Kitchen Team Member in East Midlands. The role focuses on assisting with food preparation and maintaining high kitchen standards. Ideal candidates should have a passion for hospitality, a willingness to learn, and the skills to support the Head Chef. This position offers diverse perks, including discounts and rewards, in a vibrant work environment. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for guests.

Benefits

25% off food and drink via Reward Card

Online discounts through Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Corporate discount rates at gyms

Stream – Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• A passion for Hospitality.
• A willingness to learn new skills everyday.
• The ability to assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic.
• Offer suggestions to improve kitchen performance.
• Work with the team to achieve company targets.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Ability to assist with orders and stock taking

Experience maintaining kitchen equipment

Job description

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.

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 Friary
• 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… Venues is the party animal of Stonegate Group. From iconic nightclubs such as Ark or Rosies to our fantastic LGBTQ+ bars across the UK or Latin London venues to retro-tastic clubs, there is quite literally something for everyone! Our Venues team lives and breathes the electric atmosphere with our famous tours, events and get-up-and-dance music policy. We’re looking for the people who’d be the first on the dancefloor, so if that sounds like you, we want to hear from you. We are a superb dual site operation, just like a mullet, business out front and party out back! The Friary pub side of the business serves up delicious grub and a wide range of beverages, whilst boasting excellent sports viewing throughout, a large games room for the big match, and several pool tables for our guests social and competitive needs! Popworld is Derby’s busiest nightclub, entertaining locals and students alike four nights a week and playing host to the official Derby University student night every week. Delivering special experiences is what we are about at Friary and Popworld Derby, and our team lives and breathes fun.

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 Friary directly.