Kitchen - Kitchen Manager

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Kitchen Manager – Mill of Mundurno – Aberdeen. Reporting to the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager plays a pivotal role in the day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant, creating a winning team and delivering excellent service.

Salary: £38,000 - £41,250 (depending on experience) + 25% potential annual bonus.

• Support the General Manager in recruitment, induction and onboarding of new kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate leadership with a hands‑on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating the team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health & Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to specification and brand standards.
• Drive individual high performance through development and regular one‑to‑ones.
• Have an eye for detail and thrive in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Show passion for the brand, ensuring the team are knowledgeable and confident.

• Full induction and training.
• Seasonal menu changes with training and launch at the dedicated Kitchen Academy.
• Working to a labour model that delivers correct management cover.
• Excellent access to training and development programmes.
• Big say in how you run your kitchen.
• Tools and systems to manage KPI’s.
• 25% off at Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn hotels.
• High street and retail discounts, including phone packages, cinema tickets and gym membership.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We also support workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working where possible.

Job :
Advertised: 06 Jan 2026

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitality