Kitchen Team Member Full Time / Part Time

Heritage Pubs; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality company in Ferndown is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Team Member to join their team. In this role, you will help prepare high-quality dishes, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support the Head Chef with various tasks. Ideal candidates will have a passion for hospitality, a willingness to learn, and an eye for detail. Join us to create delightful dining experiences in a charming pub setting while enjoying great employee perks and working with a fun, supportive team.

Benefits

25% off food and drink for you and friends

Online benefits portal offering discounts

VIP entry to pubs and bars

Hotel discounts

Flexible working hours

Corporate discounted rates at gyms

Discounted dental insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Experience in a Kitchen Team Member or Kitchen Porter role.
• Capability to assist the Head Chef with orders and stock taking.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Produce high-quality dishes to specification.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Oversee deliveries.
• Suggest ideas to improve kitchen performance.

Skills

Passion for Hospitality

Willingness to learn new skills

Attention to detail

Food hygiene knowledge

Ability to maintain kitchen equipment

Job description

Location- Horns Inn

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 Horns Inn
• 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.
• 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…

We're a small batch of handpicked locals – your home for British hospitality. Regardless of the occasion, we’re here to serve great-tasting food and drink, with our guests at the heart of everything we do. Just a short distance from New Forest and Bournemouth's beaches is The Horns Inn, a charming pub serving traditional British food with a premium twist. With delicious dishes ranging from hearty Sunday roasts to seasonal specials, lighter lunches, indulgent desserts and more, our food menu is brimming with bites for every occasion. Our range of drinks covers craft and cask ales, wines, gins and artisan cocktails, plus our vast outdoor space makes the perfect spot for our guests to sit back and enjoy our tasty tipples in the sunshine (hopefully!). Whether they are out for a trip to the beach or just fancy a treat, we're the ideal place for everyone, including their four-legged friends.

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 Horns Inn directly.