Kitchen Manager & Team Leader: Build, Mentor, Grow

Slug & Lettuce – Kitchen Manager

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom.

Salary: Up to £12.81 per hour. Permanent – Full-time. Job reference: GS1580871NewKM. Closing date: 19/06/2026.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Team Leader to lead kitchen operations at Slug & Lettuce. You will shape our kitchen operations, maintain high standards, and support and develop the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support, coach, and mentor the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of food knowledge and skill.
• Apply up-to-date COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, and legal knowledge.
• Hire and onboard new team members in an inclusive and welcoming manner.
• Lead, guide, and develop the kitchen team, ensuring access to ongoing training and growth opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety, creating a safe and organised workspace.
• Manage the kitchen schedule to ensure efficient staffing while meeting labour targets.
• Conduct regular stock checks to manage costs and meet performance goals.
• Proactively increase sales and drive growth by fostering strong relationships between kitchen and front‑of‑house teams.

Benefits

• 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 advice 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

Equal Opportunity

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that support, aids or adaptations can be provided. Please contact Slug & Lettuce directly.

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