Kitchen shift manager

Vacancy Description

A kitchen shift manager supports the kitchen manager and pub manager and takes responsibility for the kitchen operation. This includes supporting, leading and motivating the team to meet sales, profit and compliance targets.

• Job
• Job Title:
  
  Kitchen shift manager
• Pub:
  The Muggleton Inn, Maidstone
• Salary: £29,507
• Closing Date: 16-02-2026
• Hours per Week: 40

• Run shifts and work unsupervised to achieve daily objectives: excellent customer service, serving food to the correct specification and achieving food-delivery-time targets at all times, and adhering to all Wetherspoon standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies to maintain a clean, safe and legal workplace.

• Starting salary of £29,501, increasing after training to £30,225 (additional pay‑weighting within the M25 and at other selected locations)
• 40‑hour working week
• Complimentary meal and drink at work
• Bonus scheme (up to 25% of salary)
• Off‑duty employee discount of 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation)
• 28 days paid holiday
• Company sick pay (after a qualifying period)
• Free shares in the company (after 18 months’ service)
• Pension scheme
• Loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years’ service)
• Future pub management opportunities

• Delivering high standards in all areas: cleanliness, product quality, customer service, maintenance and atmosphere
• Complying with company operating standards and legislation, dealing with customers, administration and, once trained, cash management
• Prioritising tasks, delegating and problem‑solving
• Working on a variety of shifts across the week, including front of house
• Taking responsibility in achieving all financial targets set for the kitchen, by taking proactive steps to build sales and control costs
• Working with the kitchen manager to forecast sales and associated costs, review and manage all aspects of the profit and loss account, and maximise sales opportunities

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment, where everyone is welcome. When you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we’ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.

• Monday:
  Flexible
• Tuesday:
  Flexible
• Wednesday:
  Flexible
• Thursday:
  Flexible
• Friday:
  Flexible
• Saturday:
  Flexible
• Sunday:
  Flexible