Kitchen Manager

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late‑night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. 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.

Slug & Lettuce, Chelmsford overlooks the River, in the heart of Essex and only a short walk from the main shops on the high street. We’re ideally situated for shoppers, after‑work drinkers, and guests wanting to party the night away. The Slug & Lettuce has something for everyone! We offer great drink deals, food served daily, and resident weekend DJs. For those hot summer days and cool evenings, we also have outside seating and a beautiful terrace overlooking the river that guests can book for private hire.

You’ll play a key part in shaping our kitchen operations, maintaining high standards, supporting and developing the kitchen team at Slug & Lettuce.

We're looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.

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

• Hiring and onboarding 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.
• 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.

• 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 Pure Gym
• 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

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.

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.