Kitchen - Kitchen Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, our Kitchen Managers play a pivotal part in the daily success and running of the restaurant.

Salary: £38,000 - £40,250

• Support the General Manager in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of any new Kitchen team members.
• Demonstrate your leadership with a hands‑on approach and effective communication, engaging and motivating your team through pre‑shift briefs.
• Manage stock control and food margins.
• Manage NSF, EHO and Health and Safety audits to a high standard.
• Deliver to spec 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, visible when ensuring your team are knowledgeable and confident.
• Champion change and drive this with the team, staying innovative.

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

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stock, margins and health & safety audits.
• Passion for creating moments that matter for our teams and guests.

With the skills, personality and passion to create moments that matter for our teams and guests, then apply now.