Canterbury
About Us: At Rivals Social, our in-house restaurant Loaded Bun, brings bold flavours, street food vibes, and a modern twist to casual dining. We’re passionate about quality, creativity, and the energy that comes from a great team working together and aim to provide unforgettable experiences for everyone visiting. Our kitchen team is at the heart of it all, delivering fresh, flavour-packed dishes that keep guests coming back. We’re looking for passionate and reliable Kitchen Team Members who want to grow in a fun, supportive environment, thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in every plate they send out. About the Role: As part of the Kitchen Crew, you’ll play a key role in preparing, cooking, and plating our signature dishes to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Manager and wider team to ensure smooth service, consistent quality, and will work to the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Whether you’re on the grill, assembling dishes, or prepping ingredients, your attention to detail and teamwork will help bring guest experience to life. You’ll help maintain a clean, organized kitchen, follow strict food safety and hygiene protocols, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every shift. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook menu items to the highest standard and in line with recipes and brand expectations., • Work efficiently across different kitchen sections as needed., • Support with prep, cooking, plating, and cleaning to keep service running smoothly to our high standards, • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times, including all stations of the kitchen, • Follow all food safety, health, and HACCP procedures., • Assist with stock rotation, labelling, and waste management., • Communicate clearly and positively with your team, especially during busy service periods., • Support Deliveroo and takeaway operations to ensure food is packaged and presented perfectly., • Help maintain stock levels and reduce waste through smart kitchen practices, • Stay cool under pressure and bring positive energy to every shift., • Be open to learning, growing, and improving your skills with every service. What We’re Looking For • Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential — we’ll provide full training for the right person., • A passion for great food and a desire to learn new skills., • Ability to stay calm, reliable, and committed to maintaining consistency under pressure., • Strong teamwork and communication skills., • High standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene., • A proactive, can-do attitude with attention to detail., • Reliability and flexibility with working hours, including weekends and evenings. Why Join Rivals Social? At Rivals Social, you’ll be part of a creative, growing brand where your ideas and energy matter. We believe in fresh food, good vibes, and a team that supports each other. You’ll be part of a close-knit team where hard work is recognized, creativity is encouraged, and no two days are ever the same. What we offer: • Competitive pay, • Opportunities for career progression as we grow, • Supportive team culture and dynamic work environment, • Staff discounts across the Rivals Social venue and associated businesses, • Full training and ongoing development Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Company pension, • Employee discount, • On-site parking Education: • A-Level or equivalent (required) Experience: • Kitchen: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person