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Kitchen Team Leader
S&L Mk The Hub
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, MK9 2BQ
Up to £12.41 per hour
Permanent
Posted: Monday, February 02, 2026
SH1490787MilKTL
Kitchen Team Leader
Location- Slug And Lettuce
Kitchen Team Leader
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 Leader or an experienced Kitchen Team Member who is ready to take the next step. As a Kitchen Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in our business success, whilst there will be an opportunity to develop your skills to enhance your career.
As a Kitchen Team Leader, do you have…
- The ability to assist in supporting, coaching, and mentoring your team
- A high standard of food knowledge and skill
- An up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal knowledge
- A willingness to develop on a personal level whilst also helping propel the brigade forward at Slug And Lettuce
Some of the things you will be doing as a Kitchen Team Leader
- Assist in food preparation and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager
- Produce high-quality dishes consistently to specification for our guests
- Oversee and supervise the kitchen team in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
- Assist with stock management, ordering and management of supplies.
- 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.
- lead 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
- 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 Slug And Lettuce directly.
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