Kitchen Manager

About Us

At Brew Dog, our mission is simple: make people as passionate about great beer as we are. Our bars sit at the heart of that mission, serving quality food, pouring world‑class beer and creating an unforgettable experience every shift.

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll run the engine room that makes all of that happen.

• Competitive bonus: 12.5% of annual salary + uncapped 10% over achievement bonus on top
• Paid overtime – you get paid for every hour you work.
• £4 hot meals on shift – proper fuel for a proper shift.
• Safe Ride Home – £5 taxi home contribution for any shift finishing after midnight.
• Brew Dog crew discount – 50% off beer, cocktails and merch + 25% off food.
• Additional perks – enhanced sick pay, life assurance, high‑street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family policies, additional holiday days, pawternity leave, DE&I and crew forum groups, and beer samples on some shifts.

BREWDOG READING ARE ON THE HUNT FOR A KITCHEN MANAGER!

You’ll lead a passionate kitchen crew, supporting their development and setting high standards day to day. You’ll also be part of an experienced management team, working alongside confident, collaborative teams across the kitchen, floor and bar.

You will also:

• Deliver our menu to spec – fast, fresh and consistent
• Own kitchen standards, organisation and compliance
• Manage performance, GP, prep, waste and safety
• Build a positive kitchen culture based on respect, teamwork and development
• Work closely with the site management team to deliver great service every day

As Kitchen Manager, you take pride in running a tight, well‑organised kitchen and leading from the front.

• Experience running a kitchen team (Kitchen Manager/Head Chef level)
• A passion for consistency, quality and developing your team
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• A mindset focused on improving, driving standards and delivering great service

IT'S ALL ABOUT BEER. NO COMPROMISE. We make every Brew Dog experience the best it can be.

CREATIVITY IS OUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE – New beers. New ideas. New standards.

WE DO MORE IN A DAY THAN OTHERS DO IN A WEEK – You get more done when you do it together.

WE LISTEN. WE LEARN – No egos, just honesty and transparency.

WITHOUT US WE ARE NOTHING – We play to win, and we have fun while we're doing it.

Brew Dog is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences – if you’re excited about the role but don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you.