Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager – Bars, Leeds Bradford Airport

New Kitchen Manager roles coming soon as we grow across our airport portfolio.

If you’re passionate about great food and creating memorable dining experiences, this Kitchen Manager opportunity at our new opening bars in Leeds Bradford Airport could be your perfect next step.

At SSP, we are the global food travel experts — serving millions of customers across airports and train stations every day. From our own brands like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies and Beer House to popular franchises such as M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, and The Breakfast Club, we deliver something delicious for everyone on the move.

Why join us as a Kitchen Manager?

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll earn a competitive salary of up to £34-37,000 p.a (depending on the experience) plus fantastic benefits:

• Discounted parking and meal while on shift

• Up to 50% employee discount and Friends and Family Discount App

• Tax-free shopping

• Flexible working patterns

• Management bonus scheme

• Digital GP access & 24/7 wellbeing helpline for you and your family

• Wellbeing support through Retail Trust

• Family-friendly leave and colleague networks (Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, and more)

• Life assurance

• Apprenticeships and ongoing development opportunities

• Share incentive plan (SIP)

What you’ll be doing as a Kitchen Manager

As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food, safety, and service every day. You’ll:

• Recruit, train, and inspire your team to deliver consistent high standards

• Coach and motivate colleagues to take pride in food presentation and quality

• Monitor kitchen performance, driving profitability and reducing waste

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and brand standards

• Lead by example, maintaining organisation, cleanliness, and teamwork

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About you

You’re an experienced Kitchen Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’re confident in leading from the front, passionate about food, and skilled in developing and motivating people. Calm under pressure and committed to excellence, you take pride in every dish that leaves your kitchen.

Please note:

Leeds Bradford Airport is a secure environment. If successful, you must provide five years of references and complete a criminal record check to comply with airport security regulations.

SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.